The year is 2117. The United World Science Foundation has sanctioned a team of geologists to explore the remote minor planet known as Sedna. About one-half the diameter of Pluto; Sedna orbits twice as faraway from Earth as Pluto is; and at this distance; it receives only weak sunlight and is dark; cold; and forbidding. Discovered in the first decade of the twenty first century; the first astronauts landed on its surface in 2087. This geological team will be the first scientists to explore the surface of this remote icy world. Astronomers have been unable to explain the unusual mass; density; and gravitational attraction measured for such a small dwarf planet. The two hemispheres are dramatically different; one side similar to our moon while the other side is more like the surface of Mars. In 2104; Sedna became the home of the Sedna International Observatory. After years of construction; in 2014 its 30-meter telescope saw first light and immediately began making important discoveries. The seven-year geological mission to Sedna on starship Tesla includes a year to explore and chart the dwarf planet to answer those puzzling geological mysteries. The novel follows these scientists as they journey through our solar system; explore Sedna; and discover ldquo;something wonderfulrdquo; on its surface. Technical problems on their three-year journey home forces unscheduled landings on Triton and Mars yet provides unforgettable opportunities to visit these unique worlds. An unanticipated revelation awaits them upon their return home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Its a great book! As a long time fan of Audrey ...By Jennifer Thompson-ThalasinosAfter a serious reading drought I finished this book finally. Its a great book! As a long time fan of Audrey Hepburn I have read many biographies on her. this one is in the top 5. I liked how it went through her childhood in Holland. horrors and all. Her life was seriously changed because of the Nazi occupation and it shaped the rest of her life. I also liked that it focused on her desire to be a mother and the difficulties she had getting and staying pregnant. The pictures are wonderful. Im going to buy a hard copy so I can see the pictures in color. A must read for any serious Audrey fan!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love her even more now!By Sherri HarrisWritten by someone who obviously adored Audrey. Yet it comes across as completely honest and sincere. The back stories are always so interesting!I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has seen any of her movies. She will always be "My Fair Lady"!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Audrey Hepburn biographyBy Mary Faith SuarezBecause I loved her as an actress and as an obvious lady. I wanted to read this and could scarcely put it down. I wish the biographer had been able to get some actual interviews with her. but then. that was part of her mystique!
