From Here to Infinity: The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Guide to Astronomy

In this brand-new paperback edition, acclaimed science authors John and Mary Gribbin, together with the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, offer a stunning visual tour of the universe that begins on Earth and blasts off for the Moon, the Sun, the Solar System, the Milky Way, and beyond. From the Big Bang, to the mysteries of black holes and dark matter, to the possibility of alien life, this accessible and stimulating guide--enhanced with extraordinary photographs and artist's renderings--is the next best thing to a seat aboard the International Space Station.