The Space Book

Subtitle
From the Beginning to the End of Time, 250 Milestones in the History of Space and Astronomy

We live in a truly golden age of astronomy and space exploration that may allow us to unravel some of the biggest mysteries of all: How did the Universe begin? Are there other Earth-like planets out there? Are we alone? "The Space Book" is a gateway into these kinds of questions — and more — for anyone interested in the worlds beyond our planet.

Expanding the series that began with the highly successful volumes "The Science Book" and "The Math Book," astronomer and planetary scientist Jim Bell presents 250 of the most groundbreaking astronomical events, from the formation of galaxies to the recent discovery of water ice on Mars. Beautiful photographs or illustrations accompany each entry. Open the book to any page to discover some new wonder or mystery about the universe around us.

Bio

Jim Bell is a professor at the School of Earth and Space Exploration and is president of the Planetary Society. He has been involved in such NASA robotic exploration missions as the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR), Mars Pathfinder, the Mars rovers "Spirit," "Opportunity," and "Curiosity," and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Praise for this book

An extraordinary compilation of all that matters, ever mattered, or ever will matter in the universe. While it's a stunning source of information, Jim Bell's The Space Bookis nonetheless a delight to browse and even more fun to read.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysicist and Author

"Dr. Bell's 'The Space Book' chronicles what our species does best. Follow the discoveries through the millennia, and even those to be made billions of years hence. If this doesn't humble you, fill you with awe, and get you excited about discoveries yet to come, pick it up and read through it again!"

Bill Nye "The Science Guy" and CEO of The Planetary Society