5 Must-Read Fiction Novels for Astronomy Enthusiasts

Sep 02, 2024, 10:53 IST

Dikshant Sharma

The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin

This novel explores the first contact with an alien civilisation and features advanced astronomical concepts and physics.

The Martian by Andy Weir

This novel follows astronaut Mark Watney, who uses his science skills to survive after being stranded by his crew.

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

The first book in a trilogy that details the portrayal of life on Mars and colonisation.

The Sparrow by Mary Doria RussellĀ 

This novel combines elements of first contact with an alien species and explores the cultural and ethical implications of such an encounter.

Contact by Carl Sagan

This novel follows the story of a scientist who discovers a signal from an extraterrestrial civilisation.

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