Embark on an astounding voyage to the far reaches of the universe; travelling thousands of light years in only a few pages. Marvel up close at the wonders of the solar system before travelling beyond to distant galaxies and nebulas. Double-sized fold outs and glorious colour photography make you truly wonder at the specatacle of the universe. It helps you understand how galaxies are formed and learn about their different shapes and astonishing colours. You can discover the enormous pillars of gas and dust, awesome black holes, extraordinary nova and supernova and the evolution of stars, planets and their satellites. From the first attempts of Galileo to the advances of new technology, the entire story of space conquest is told here.