Take an unforgettable journey through the Universe as you explore the night sky

Do you know how our Moon affects the Earth's tides? Or that the best time of year to spot Orion is in January? Prepare yourself for an amazing journey across the night sky.

Incredible see-through pages and a special CD launch you from the solar system to the depths of space. Follow a comet and discover the life cycle of a star on the interactive CD. Pinpoint stars and constellations wherever you are in the world, and download cosmic clip-art to create your own space adventure.

It's a thrilling space adventure!

There are 96 pages in this book. This is a reference book. This book was published 2007 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Dr. Jacqueline Mitton holds an M. A. in physics from the University of Oxford and a Ph. D. in astrophysics from the University of Cambridge. She works as a Public Relations Officer for the Royal Astronomical Society in England. She is the author of several books for children including Zoo in the Sky: A Book of Animal Constellations. Asteroid 4027 was named Mitton for Dr. Mitton and her husband, astronomer Simon Mitton. She lives in England.