Jean-Pierre Luminet is an astrophysicist at the Paris Observatory and a director of research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). He is the author of more than twenty works of science, fiction and poetry that have been translated into some twelve languages.
Elisa Brune is a writer and science journalist. Her works include Le Secret des femmes, which sold more than 30,000 copies.


The authors answer many questions that enlighten us about the Universe and about ourselves. Who are we? Where do we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going?
Based on increasingly precise observations made with satellite telescopes, their vivid, lively replies explain how our theoretical models have enabled us to understand and anticipate some amazing revolutions.

• An enthralling work with a wealth of information on the Universe.
• Every aspect of the Universe is covered, described and explained.