Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from 2061: Odyssey Three

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Europa - This is a former moon and now a satellite of the small sun. Intelligent life evolves on this planet with the help of the monolith.

Haley's Comet - Dr. Floyd visits this place. This place provides propellant water for the rescue mission.

Ganymede - This place is a former moon and now a satellite of the small sun. This place's scientific colony performs a major support role in the rescue of the hijacked spaceship.

Mount Zeus - This is a huge diamond that falls on the surface of a planet.

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