"Read about the stars in the night sky! What are stars made of and why do they twinkle? Find out all about stars and galaxies, and get some tips for stargazing, too!"--Back cover.
Discusses how stars cluster into galaxies and how galaxies move apart as the universe expands. Describes the properties of stars and the life cycle of a star. Identifies our place in the Milky Way galaxy and explores the vast universe of galaxies beyond the Milky Way. Describes how increasingly powerful tools allow scientists to look ever deeper into the universe.