Of all the pictures of nature, the most majestic is the picture of the starry sky . People have always wanted to understand how the universe works. In the encyclopedic guidebook "Space" the story of the development of astronautics is intertwined with a description of the latest achievements of astronomy. You will learn how a person conquers outer space, what scientific satellites explore the solar system and distant quasars, what secrets scientists have managed to reveal in recent years. There are also practical tips on how to choose a telescope and start independent observations of the starry sky. In addition to colorful illustrations, you will find in the book a lot of background information on the history of astronomy and space flight, data on the solar system, maps of the starry sky with a description of the most remarkable objects that can be seen in a small telescope, binoculars or with the naked eye.