Publisher's Synopsis
A deep exploration of the beginning of the universe, including the first galaxies, stars and exoplanets, using the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.Can the James Webb Space Telescope really see the past? Bringing their passion and expert knowledge of space, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and science communicator Sarah Wild take readers on a journey back in time to explore the creation and formation of our solar system, galaxies and other exoplanetary systems in the universe. Beginning in our own galaxy, this stunning book uses the James Webb Space Telescope's cinematic images as route markers towards this cosmic dawn, revealing the mesmerizing pictures' secrets and explaining the scientific phenomena within them. Along the way, it explores some of cosmology's greatest mysteries, such as the shape of the universe, the nature of dark matter and whether there is other life in the cosmos.Featuring incredible images from NASA's telescope, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Sarah Wild demystify the pictures from deep space and explain the essential science behind each discovery. Webb's Ancient Universe explores not only the origins of the universe but also the evolution of scientific knowledge and humanity's future.
