This takes readers on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, tracing the origins of everything from humans on Earth to stars, galaxies, and the earliest atoms formed in the Big Bang. It explores how generations of stars, through their life cycles of burning, exploding, and colliding, created the elements that make up our bodies and the Earth itself. The author answers a range of intriguing questions about space, such as the color of the universe, the behavior of planets, and the nature of time dilation. The book also includes thought experiments and covers a wide array of topics, from meteors and moons to the diverse types of stars and galaxies, all accompanied by stunning color illustrations. This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.