Tau Zero by Poul Anderson

Embark on a mind-bending journey through space and time with Poul Anderson's classic science fiction novel, Tau Zero. This gripping tale explores the profound implications of relativistic travel and the vastness of the cosmos.

About the Book:

In the 23rd century, fifty men and women set out from Earth aboard an interstellar craft, destined for a planet thirty light-years away. Their mission: to experience the wonders of deep space. As the ship approaches the speed of light, the crew anticipates a journey that will feel significantly shorter due to time dilation, as predicted by Einstein. However, a catastrophic encounter with a cloud of interstellar dust damages the ship's deceleration system. Instead of slowing down, the craft continues to accelerate towards light speed, reaching 'tau zero' – the point where time effectively stops for the occupants. The ship hurtles through galaxies, and eons pass on board in the blink of an eye, transforming their voyage into an epic odyssey across cosmic history.

Key Features:

• Engaging narrative of interstellar travel and relativistic physics.
• Explores themes of time, space, and human endurance.
• A seminal work in the science fiction genre.

Specifications:

• Author: Poul Anderson
• Binding: Paperback
• Format: Import
• Language: English
• Publication Date: February 9, 2006
• Publisher: Gollancz
• Edition: 1st
• Print Length: 192 pages
• Dimensions: 13 x 1.5 x 19.7 cm
• Weight: 176g
• ISBN-10: 0575077328
• ISBN-13: 978-0575077324

Condition: New, Mint Condition

Discover the extraordinary adventure of Tau Zero, a must-read for fans of hard science fiction and space exploration.