Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: An Astronomer’s Review

Enjoy this full book review of Andy Weir’s incredible sci-fi novel Project Hail Mary — from astronomers here at our world-famous observatory! Listen to our scientists Dr. Kaspar von Braun, Dr. Catherine Clark, and educator Claire Gibson talk in depth about their reactions to this sci-fi book. [SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE.] Buy Project Hail Mary on Andy Weir’s website at andyweirauthor.com.

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