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The Caloris Network A Scientific Novel /

The year is 2130. The first-ever expedition is sent to Mercury to search for the cause of an unknown source of electromagnetic radiation that can destroy space ships passing by the planet. Thought to be inhospitable and lifeless, the surface of Mercury provides startling surprises for the crew that...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kanas, Nick (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edición:1st ed. 2016.
Colección:Science and Fiction,
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo

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