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Author: Jim Bell

The Space Book offers a detailed, numbered catalog of 250 significant events that have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. Beginning with the formation of the earliest galaxies, it traces the arc of astronomical discovery, the advent of spaceflight, and humanity’s first ventures to Mars. The volume concludes with contemporary speculation about the ultimate destiny of the universe, weaving science and history into a single, accessible narrative.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Science/Astronomy

Authors: Jim Bell

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