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gravitational-influence
The narrative explains how the sun's gravity is now affecting the trajectory of the Bronson bodies as they enter the solar system.
1 chapter across 1 book
When Worlds Collide (1933)Philip Wylie & Edwin Balmer
Chapter 3--The Strangers from Space
In this chapter, Tony Drake reads a startling announcement in the New York Times revealing that two large planetary bodies, named Bronson Alpha and Bronson Beta, are approaching the Earth from interstellar space. The scientific community, led by Dr. Cole Hendron, cautiously informs the public about the discovery and its potential to cause significant alterations to life on Earth, though details remain uncertain. The chapter conveys the tension and fear of impending cosmic disruption while hinting at deeper knowledge withheld by scientists.