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!