Beyond the Solar System: Use Your STEM Skills to Explore Outer Space

Beyond our solar system is an enormous expanse of stars, other solar systems, glittering galaxies, matter-eating black holes, and other fascinating space mysteries. But what do we know about them?
Beyond the Solar System uncovers the space science that has helped us understand more about the mysteries that lie far out in space.
Science-filled explanatory text reveals what and how we have learned about outer space, the history of this space science, and what the future holds. Detailed sidebars set out fascinating facts about the world beyond our solar system. Use your STEM and critical-thinking skills to complete the "Your Mission" activities, discovering how you would solve space problems and head missions to unravel the mysteries of outer space. Budding space scientists are encouraged to think about what your contribution to space science could be and if a future career in this field might be for you.
Beyond the Solar System completes the mission to discover outer space!