Since the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and
wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we've
struggled to understand our place in the cosmos. Even after the last
century, which saw important and startling discoveries about our own
planet, our solar system and the stars and galaxies beyond, there remain
more questions than answers. But those questions--What is dark matter?
Are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible?--provide a
fascinating insight into the vastness and infinite possibilities of
space that we're yet to determine. The sheer scale of the universe can
be intimidating, but in this easily digestible book we embark on an
incredible journey through all the essential astronomical discoveries,
from the beliefs of ancient civilizations, through to the recent
groundbreaking observations of the gravitational waves predicted by
Einstein over 100 years ago. There's never been a better time to get to
grips with the universe and this essential guide to the cosmos is the
perfect place to start!