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The Calculating Stars
In 1952 a meteorite destroys Washington, D.C., and mathematician and pilot Elma York fights to get women into the space programme as the climate begins to collapse.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 424
- Format
- Book 1 of 4 in Lady Astronaut Universe
Read this if you like alternate history with strong science and a determined heroine.
Skip this if you want action-heavy space adventure rather than character and procedure.
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Quick answers about The Calculating Stars
- What is The Calculating Stars about?
- In 1952 a meteorite destroys Washington, D.C., and mathematician and pilot Elma York fights to get women into the space programme as the climate begins to collapse.
- Who should read The Calculating Stars?
- Read it if you like alternate history with strong science and a determined heroine. Skip it if you want action-heavy space adventure rather than character and procedure.
- How long and how fast is The Calculating Stars?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 424 pages, first published in 2018.
- Does The Calculating Stars have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Racism.
- Can I borrow The Calculating Stars for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Calculating Stars; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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