The Heart of the Serpent (Cor Serpentis)

The heroes of Cor Serpentis are the people of the Great Ring Era, described by I.A. Efremov in the novel “The Andromeda Nebula.” They carry out a research flight on Tellura, a new-type starship that allows penetrating depths of space previously inaccessible. During the journey, an incredible event occurs: a chance meeting with a starship from a different stellar civilization. Never before have the Earthlings entered direct contact with representatives of other worlds. The crew of Tellura awaits the moment of meeting with their fellow intelligences with both excitement and joy, wondering, “What are they like?” Two starships begin to draw closer…