Dr Jayant Narlikar who has written this book is a world-renowned astronomer. In India, he is also famous as a writer of Science fiction novels/short stories & popular science books in English and Marathi.
This 64 page book by National Book Trust is an attempt to popularize astronomy amongst young readers.

CONTENTS
1. Astronomy Through The Ages
2. Astronomical Telescopes
3. Radio-astronomy
4. What is the Universe like?
5. Origin of the Solar System
6. Different types of Stars
7. The Biography of a Star
8. Aftermath of a Star Explosion
9. Black Holes
10.The World of Galaxies
11.How did the Universe Begin?



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