The Universe is so huge that it's impossible for us to imagine its size. It would take 18 years to fly from the Earth to the Sun, yet this is only a tiny distance in the Universe. Find out how scientists measure the vastness of the Universe, how black holes form, and discover the different constellations on the star maps" (publisher).

What is the universe? -- Objects in space -- Galaxies -- Types of galaxies -- The milky way -- What is a star? -- Life cycle of a star -- Black holes -- Other life in the universe? -- Fate of the universe? -- Constellations -- Star maps -- Table, glossary, and index.