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The story is set in the near future, when an unusual astronomical phenomenon is observed on Earth: the sun's energy output begins to fluctuate, causing severe climatic disturbances. The protagonist, Burl Denning, is a teenage boy with a keen interest in science and astronomy. His father, Dr. Richard Denning, is a respected scientist who is called upon to investigate the mysterious solar irregularities.Dr. Denning and a team of scientists discover that the sun's energy is being siphoned off by an unknown force emanating from the far reaches of the solar system. They hypothesize that a series of alien installations on the planets are responsible for this phenomenon. The team organizes an expedition to explore the outer planets and uncover the source of the solar energy drain.Burl accompanies his father and the scientific team on their spacecraft, the Magellan. Their mission takes them on a journey through the solar system, visiting each of the planets suspected of hosting alien installations. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including harsh planetary environments, mechanical failures, and the ever-present threat posed by the aliens behind the energy siphoning.As the Magellan travels from one planet to the next, the crew discovers advanced alien technology and evidence of an intelligent alien race intent on harnessing the sun's power for their own purposes. The crew faces numerous adventures and dangers, from navigating the intense heat of Venus to the icy realms of the outer planets.