When you look up at the night sky, you're not just seeing stars. The empty blackness of space is dotted with objects of all shapes and sizes from gigantic fiery stars to tiny specks of dust. This book explores the mysteries of space and shares the secrets of astronomy, the science that studies the skies. What's the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe, including 'What happened during the Big Bang?' and 'What lies out in the far reaches of space?'. A mind-expanding book sure to fascinate young space enthusiasts.