The Asteroid Hunter by Dante Lauretta

The Asteroid Hunter

Astronomer's Odyssey: From Lab to Asteroid

Written byDante Lauretta
Narrated byDante Lauretta, Brian May
Length7h52m
Release dateMarch 19, 2024
GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Science & Technology
Languageenglish
★★★★☆ 4.4 (98 ratings)
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AuthorDante Lauretta
NarratorDante Lauretta, Brian May
Runtime7h52m
PublishedMarch 19, 2024
Rating★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (98 ratings)
CategoriesBiographies & Memoirs, Professionals & Academics, Science & Technology, Science & Engineering, Science, Astronomy & Space Science, Astronomy, Cosmology
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

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About This Audiobook

Step into the boots of Dante Lauretta, the visionary behind NASA’s ambitious OSIRIS-REx mission. This gripping audiobook offers an insider’s view of humanity’s daring journey to collect samples from asteroid Bennu. Narrated by none other than Prof. Lauretta himself and Brian May, you’ll relish the technical brilliance and personal insights that make this narrative both educational and exhilarating.

Tags: AstronomySpace ExplorationScientific MemoirEngaging NarrationTechnical Insights

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  • Expert narration by Dante Lauretta, Brian May brings every character and scene to life across 7h52m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Dante Lauretta’s narration is both authoritative and accessible, seamlessly blending scientific expertise with engaging storytelling. The audiobook takes you through the painstaking process of planning and executing one of NASA’s most significant missions. Brian May’s involvement adds a surprising layer of depth, making the journey all the more fascinating. However, some sections can feel overly technical for those without a background in astrophysics. Despite this, ‘The Asteroid Hunter’ remains an essential listen for anyone interested in space exploration or the quest to understand our origins.

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