Heather Couper

Discusses how we know about black holes, how they affect matter around them, and what would happen if you got inside one.

Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up our solar system using all-new 3-D models from NASA and the European Space Agency as well as a timeline of all major space missions.

Explores the possibility of life on other planets from both scientific and mythological perspectives.

Discusses the origins and behavior of cosmic debris, such as shooting stars, meteors, meteorites, and comets.

"The Universe Explained gives scientific answers to 185 of the most popular questions about astronomy in a lightly humorous question-and-answer format. The Universe Explained answers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the Big Bang and space and time. As well, the possibility of life beyond our planet is explored with up-to-date space discoveries;...

An overview of the planets, moons, and other bodies of the solar system, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena.