"We will never be able to visit the distant stars that twinkle overhead each night, but scientists are still learning more each day about the furthest reaches of the universe. This informative, colorful book will introduce students to the life and death of stars, the structure of galaxies, dark matter, and other fascinating areas of exploration beyond the solar system"-- Provided by publisher.

Watching the skies -- Stars -- The life and death of stars -- Galaxies -- Deep space mysteries -- What could we find?.