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A newly found Earth‑sized planet, 30 light‑years away, ignites a competition to construct a telescope capable of photographing the alien world. The Moon’s far side offers an ideal, unobstructed view of space, making it the chosen location. However, the project faces resistance from the existing Moon colony of Selene. Dr. Trudy Yost is sent from Earth to assist Dr. Ulrich, director of Angel Observatory, and quickly becomes embroiled in the complex politics, sabotage, and physical challenges that define life on the lunar farside.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Ben Bova
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