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Who was the scientist who wrote the email in the flashback?
Who was the scientist who wrote the email in the flashback?
Where is Ryland in the flashback?
Where is Ryland in the flashback?
The astronomical anomaly is called Pertova's line.
The astronomical anomaly is called Pertova's line.
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Ryland Grace tests the gravitational force by dropping different objects.
Ryland Grace tests the gravitational force by dropping different objects.
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Ryland picks the beetle labeled 'Ringo' to take a good look at.
Ryland picks the beetle labeled 'Ringo' to take a good look at.
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What did Ryland name the black dots?
What did Ryland name the black dots?
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How many full cycles does the pendulum complete?
How many full cycles does the pendulum complete?
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What's the astrophage's ambient temperature?
What's the astrophage's ambient temperature?
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Who picked Grace up from the high school football field?
Who picked Grace up from the high school football field?
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What does Ryland name the 4th astrophage?
What does Ryland name the 4th astrophage?
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How many people were needed to be recruited for Project Hail Mary?
How many people were needed to be recruited for Project Hail Mary?
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What does Ryland see at the end of chapter 6?
What does Ryland see at the end of chapter 6?
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The gravity in the spaceship is lower than gravity on Earth.
The gravity in the spaceship is lower than gravity on Earth.
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The 'Thin Red Line' is first discovered by who?
The 'Thin Red Line' is first discovered by who?
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Ryland Grace is a teacher.
Ryland Grace is a teacher.
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What solar probe makes the discovery that the sun's output is decreasing?
What solar probe makes the discovery that the sun's output is decreasing?
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Where is the safest place for the samples to land?
Where is the safest place for the samples to land?
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Ryland Grace wrote a scientific paper about how water is necessary for life.
Ryland Grace wrote a scientific paper about how water is necessary for life.
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The names of Ryland's crewmates are:
The names of Ryland's crewmates are:
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Gasoline is used as fuel for the spaceship.
Gasoline is used as fuel for the spaceship.
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Which is not one of the three original Astrophage that Dr. Grace had?
Which is not one of the three original Astrophage that Dr. Grace had?
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The carrier that Dr. Grace is taken to last is an American aircraft carrier.
The carrier that Dr. Grace is taken to last is an American aircraft carrier.
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The star that Dr. Grace is orbiting is called?
The star that Dr. Grace is orbiting is called?
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Tau Ceti has a Petrova Line.
Tau Ceti has a Petrova Line.
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What country does the man say he can be from because he uses miles as a measurement?
What country does the man say he can be from because he uses miles as a measurement?
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The gravity that the man feels is:
The gravity that the man feels is:
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What skyline was photographed on the man's apartment wall?
What skyline was photographed on the man's apartment wall?
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The current profession was:
The current profession was:
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What were the ethnicities of the other members of the Hail Mary Crew, (excluding the living man)?
What were the ethnicities of the other members of the Hail Mary Crew, (excluding the living man)?
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Ryland Grace has a:
Ryland Grace has a:
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Olesya Ilyukhina is the Ukrainian General in charge of the Hail Mary Project.
Olesya Ilyukhina is the Ukrainian General in charge of the Hail Mary Project.
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Astrophage are ammonia-based life.
Astrophage are ammonia-based life.
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Which star is not affected by the astrophage?
Which star is not affected by the astrophage?
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What is blocking the telescope near the end of chapter 6?
What is blocking the telescope near the end of chapter 6?
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What is the thing keeping just anyone from going on the Hail Mary?
What is the thing keeping just anyone from going on the Hail Mary?
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The man (Ryland Grace) lived in:
The man (Ryland Grace) lived in:
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He told the robot that he was a made-up philosopher.
He told the robot that he was a made-up philosopher.
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The man (Ryland Grace) knew Marissa from:
The man (Ryland Grace) knew Marissa from:
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He made a full meal while watching the news.
He made a full meal while watching the news.
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Why did Eva Stratt choose to force Ryland Grace to do that job?
Why did Eva Stratt choose to force Ryland Grace to do that job?
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He kills the astrophage with gamma radiation.
He kills the astrophage with gamma radiation.
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How many astrophage did Stratt leave for Grace?
How many astrophage did Stratt leave for Grace?
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Venus is the only planet in the solar system with carbon dioxide.
Venus is the only planet in the solar system with carbon dioxide.
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What did Grace name the new astrophage he found on the filter?
What did Grace name the new astrophage he found on the filter?
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One of the main reasons he was chosen for the mission was because he had the right genes for a long-term coma.
One of the main reasons he was chosen for the mission was because he had the right genes for a long-term coma.
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What happens when Ryland turns off the gravity?
What happens when Ryland turns off the gravity?
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What is the name of the scientist who discovered the line in space?
What is the name of the scientist who discovered the line in space?
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What was the average time the test tube hit the ground in seconds?
What was the average time the test tube hit the ground in seconds?
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The man met Marissa every Thursday at 7 P.M.
The man met Marissa every Thursday at 7 P.M.
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How does the man like his rib-eye cooked?
How does the man like his rib-eye cooked?
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What gas fills the laboratory?
What gas fills the laboratory?
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What is the nationality of Eva Stratt?
What is the nationality of Eva Stratt?
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Ryland Grace finds out that he will run out of fuel in 35 days.
Ryland Grace finds out that he will run out of fuel in 35 days.
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What is the internal temperature of the astrophage?
What is the internal temperature of the astrophage?
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Which star infected the Sun?
Which star infected the Sun?
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Astrophage can travel at 0.92 times the speed of light.
Astrophage can travel at 0.92 times the speed of light.
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How many people have the specific genotype to survive an extended coma?
How many people have the specific genotype to survive an extended coma?
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In the Tau Ceti solar system, Grace is represented as a ______?
In the Tau Ceti solar system, Grace is represented as a ______?
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What phrase does Ryland try to say to the computer the first time?
What phrase does Ryland try to say to the computer the first time?
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Ryland pulls the first tube out of his body before the robot.
Ryland pulls the first tube out of his body before the robot.
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What is the name of the spaceship sent to capture the Astrophages?
What is the name of the spaceship sent to capture the Astrophages?
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Ryland's order is a Medium Rare Ribeye, Mashed Potatoes, and a Pint of Guinness.
Ryland's order is a Medium Rare Ribeye, Mashed Potatoes, and a Pint of Guinness.
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What were the two objects Jupiter and Mercury compared to?
What were the two objects Jupiter and Mercury compared to?
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The constant temperature of the Astrophage is 96.418 degrees Celsius.
The constant temperature of the Astrophage is 96.418 degrees Celsius.
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Who is not one of Dr. Grace's students?
Who is not one of Dr. Grace's students?
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Ryland is tempted to hit the 'Jettison' button.
Ryland is tempted to hit the 'Jettison' button.
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What research team studied the effect of Astrophage on ants?
What research team studied the effect of Astrophage on ants?
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Ryland was asked to build an Apostrophe powered engine.
Ryland was asked to build an Apostrophe powered engine.
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What day meal is Ryland on at the start of chapter 6?
What day meal is Ryland on at the start of chapter 6?
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The Hail Mary has a laundry system.
The Hail Mary has a laundry system.
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What was the average time of the test tube falling and the mps of gravity in the lab?
What was the average time of the test tube falling and the mps of gravity in the lab?
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The narrator wakes up with two dead men beside him.
The narrator wakes up with two dead men beside him.
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How many cycles of the pendulum were there in both the lab room and 'coma' room?
How many cycles of the pendulum were there in both the lab room and 'coma' room?
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Project Arclight was funded by NATO and the United Nations.
Project Arclight was funded by NATO and the United Nations.
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The paper Ryland wrote covers what topic?
The paper Ryland wrote covers what topic?
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Dr. Ryland Grace was the first person to make contact with the alien dots.
Dr. Ryland Grace was the first person to make contact with the alien dots.
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How many Astrophages were given to Dr. Ryland Grace?
How many Astrophages were given to Dr. Ryland Grace?
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There are a total of 174 Astrophage to give to scientists around the world.
There are a total of 174 Astrophage to give to scientists around the world.
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What is the term for an astrophage that is holding as much energy as it can?
What is the term for an astrophage that is holding as much energy as it can?
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Astrophage can serve as a great energy storage system and spaceship engine.
Astrophage can serve as a great energy storage system and spaceship engine.
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How many people have the genetic sequence that allows them to have 'coma resistance'?
How many people have the genetic sequence that allows them to have 'coma resistance'?
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The first machine Ryland uses after the ship stops is the petrovascope.
The first machine Ryland uses after the ship stops is the petrovascope.
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Study Notes
Project Hail Mary Overview
- Dr. Petra Donovan leads the email communication in flashbacks, connected to Ryland Grace's journey.
- Ryland is in San Diego during pivotal flashbacks, highlighting his early associations.
Key Concepts and Discoveries
- An astronomical anomaly called "Petrova's line" exists, affecting space phenomena.
- Ryland conducts experiments to measure gravitational force using various simple tools, emphasizing his scientific background.
Astrophage and Its Characteristics
- Ryland discovers and names a life form "Astrophage," essential for understanding the overarching cosmic issues he faces.
- He encounters multiple versions of Astrophage, distinguishing their properties and behaviors.
Crew and Project Hail Mary
- The project requires the recruitment of five individuals, indicating a collaborative effort.
- Ryland Grace's background includes a doctorate in molecular biology, underlining his credibility in the scientific field.
Spacecraft and Technology
- Ryland's spaceship operates under different gravitational conditions compared to Earth, introducing a unique set of challenges.
- Astrophage can travel at 0.92 times the speed of light, showcasing its biological and physical capabilities.
Personal Connections and Background
- Ryland maintains a connection with Marissa, indicating a personal life that intertwines with his professional endeavors.
- Eva Stratt plays a critical role in assigning Ryland to the mission due to his unique genetic makeup conducive to long-term comas.
Challenges and Objectives
- Ryland faces the imminent depletion of fuel, creating a sense of urgency in his mission.
- The ship's systems, including a laundry feature, highlight the logistical considerations of space travel.
Unique Terminology and Themes
- Terms like “Enhanced astrophage” and “coma resistance” introduce specialized vocabulary pertinent to the narrative.
- Themes of survival, scientific curiosity, and the interplay between personal and professional arise as Ryland navigates complex scenarios.
Final Notes
- The narrative touches on the implications of cosmic discovery and human resilience, with Ryland embodying these challenges.
- Scientific principles underpin the plot, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, innovation, and the quest for knowledge in facing existential threats.
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