This book is the first regular annual to review each year's major
astronomical discoveries that is written at an accessible level for both
young and older astronomy enthusiasts. Its aim (and subsequent volumes
issued annually) is to provide an annual astronomy review suitable for
the popular science level reader. It will be published every year in
September in a format suitable for an appeal to the Christmas market.
The book will cover all major astronomical news on topics beyond the
Solar System and place them in the context of the longer term goals that
astronomers and astrophysicists around the world are aiming for. The
book will present a complete list of the major announcements,
discoveries and news items from each year, with the major ones being
explained in detail through selected chapters being written by invited
contributors who are at the forefront in those fields. The target is to
capture the excitement and vibrancy of modern astronomical research.