Synopsis Exploring the frontiers of space has resulted in unravelling of many mysteries of space and enhanced man's knowledge about it. Down the ages people have beheld the mysteries of the Universe with wonder and awe. The incredible vastness of space and its galaxies are in striking contrast to the miniscule man on Earth. But his consciousness continues to extend beyond his mortal frame.He dares to go where no one has gone before! The book contains a concise history of man's exploration into space and astronomyin a nutshell-well explained for every budding astronomer and discoverer.