Following are a few known errors in Prelude to Ascension. Some were pointed out by readers, others I discovered myself. Some of these could be considered spoilers, so you may want to read them after finishing the book. Nothing here significantly impacts the story.
- Chapter 46 mentions that Christopher Warren was elected president of the United States two years prior, but the year is given as 2024. The timing doesn't work. I happen to recall making a few late changes that impacted the timeline of the story, which required going back and adjusting various events. This one was simply overlooked.
- The Latin name of the lunar rover, Spes Novus, incorrectly incorporates masculine and feminine terms. The correct form would be Spes Nova.
- At one point in Chapter 80, the Flight Commentator gives the speed of a spacecraft landing on the Moon as Mach 1.3. With no atmosphere, Mach would not apply.
- The location of the anomaly discovered on the Moon is given as 82.28° N 164.86° E. The minute portion of coordinates can never be greater than 59 (0-59). I don't know what possessed me. :-)
