Brainwave and his intrepid pals are your astro-guides to the mind-boggling magnificence of the universe, revealing its spectacular secrets and exploring its deepest, most secret places.

Includes index. "Set the controls for hyperdrive and come on a planet-hopping, out-of-this-world ride around the universe. Take a madcap holiday on Mars, sign up for astronaut school, and witness the birth of a brand new star"--Page 4 of cover.

Cosmic zoo -- Bang! -- Glittering galaxies -- Astronomer's life -- Eye on the universe -- Stars of the snow -- Our star -- Starry, starry night -- Recycled universe -- Meet the family -- Home planet -- Best mate moon -- Sun-baked worlds -- Holiday on mars -- Ring of rubble -- Giant planets -- Frozen worlds -- Ready for launch -- Robot explorers -- Astronauts wanted -- Living in space -- Anybody out there? -- Space spin-offs -- Time travellers -- Future space.