Synopsis
A world where the stars are only visible once every 1,000 years.
History
First publication: Astounding, September 1941
Review
Are we truly alone? This particular piece of science fiction, while a short story, speaks to a lot of diffrent issues. These issues include but are not limited to: Do scientists really have a right to interpret the knowledge they aquire, what effects does religion have on society, and how does the human mind react to completely new situations on a world wide scale. This is an incredible piece of work that one cannot help but feel disappointed it is not a full novel.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Great SF Stories 3 (1941), edited by Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg, paperback, DAW Books, 1980-03-00
The Best of Isaac Asimov, paperback, Fawcett Crest, 1973-00-00
Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, January 1990, edited by Stanley Schmidt, magazine, Davis publications, 1990-01-00
