There are few topics more awe-inspiring than cosmology. What is the universe? How does it work? Where did it come from? These fundamental questions intrigue adults and children alike. From a basic understanding of the nature of stars and of how planets like Earth were formed, the remarkable story of cosmology unfolds from the beginnings of our universe to the ultimate question of how the universe might end. This clearlt written and richly illustrated guide brings alive humanity's attempts to explain the existence of of our universe. Written by Best-selling writer BrianClegg, this book is for anyone that has looked up at the sky and wondered about our place in the universe.