The new discoveries on other moons and planets(e.g.,Mars)are largely supported and guided by the geological knowledge obtained from the study of particular analogue localities on Earth.These planetary analogues show u...The new discoveries on other moons and planets(e.g.,Mars)are largely supported and guided by the geological knowledge obtained from the study of particular analogue localities on Earth.These planetary analogues show unique geological and environmental conditions,which approximate,in specific ways,to those possibly encountered on other celestial bodies,at the present time or earlier in their geological histories.Such discoveries enrich,through a feedback process.展开更多
文摘The new discoveries on other moons and planets(e.g.,Mars)are largely supported and guided by the geological knowledge obtained from the study of particular analogue localities on Earth.These planetary analogues show unique geological and environmental conditions,which approximate,in specific ways,to those possibly encountered on other celestial bodies,at the present time or earlier in their geological histories.Such discoveries enrich,through a feedback process.