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astronomical-anomalies

Discussion of starfield distortions near outer planets and the moon suggests unexplained cosmic phenomena affecting starlight beyond known atmospheric effects.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Wanderer (1965)Fritz Leiber

Chapter 3

Lieutenant Don Merriam observes a lunar eclipse from the moonbase, reflecting on the eerie beauty and isolation of the lunar environment while communicating with his captain. Meanwhile, on Earth, Paul Hagbolt and Margo Gelhorn discuss unusual astronomical phenomena involving distortions in starlight near planets like Pluto, Jupiter, Venus, and the moon, suggesting a mysterious force approaching the moon.