The far reaches of space may have planets that can support life. Telescopes and spacecraft help scientists learn more about what lies in these distant places. Beyond the Solar System covers how improvements to these technologies will allow scientists to learn more about the universe.
Curious geometric patterns inspired physicist Paul Steinhardt to hypothesize the impossible: matter made of quasicrystals. His quest for a sample took decades, and led him to the ends of the Earth.
Explores information that has been learned through the research of astrochemists and space exploration, discussing chemical composition of planets, the formation of heavy elements, star classification, and other related topics.
Describes dwarf planets and other celestial bodies within the solar system, including asteroids, comets, and meteors, and discusses the nature of the solar system and how and why satellites move in orbit.
A detailed description of black holes, quasars, and stars along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space.
