An exciting book about everything you always wanted to know about the universe, from the Big Bang to the most recent discoveries in astronomy.

Who has not been fascinated by the wonders of the night sky? Since the first humans walked the earth, we have tried to understand our place in the cosmos. What is dark matter? are we alone in the universe? Is time travel possible? Questions like these provide us with a fascinating insight into the infinite possibilities of space, yet to be deciphered.

The vastness of the universe can be intimidating. Therefore, in an accessible way, this book offers us an incredible journey through the most important astronomical discoveries, from the beliefs of ancient civilizations to the most recent and revolutionary findings.

Beginning with the first astronomers, from Ptolemy to Newton, this journey starts from the Earth, the Sun and the Moon and heads further and further from home, covering the Solar System, the stars and the galaxies, finally reaching the edge of the universe and its mysteries: the Big Bang, cosmic inflation and dark energy. This guide is the perfect starting point for a journey of discovery of space and our place in it.