Assemble the ingredients of our solar system as it forms over billions of years - from the very first supernova to today!

For space lovers of all ages, get to know our solar system in a fun and memorable way! It’s an ‘astronomy cook book’, with ingredients that include stardust and solar winds, and where the heating power comes from the Sun! Professor Raman Prinja, a true expert when it comes to cosmic ingredients, breaks down the steps that formed our little corner of the Universe.

You’ve never seen space science like this, with each step brought to life through fiery illustrations by Kristina Kister. Every page builds upon the last and shows you how to assemble dashes of planetesimals, to stir the solar nebula cooking pot, add a sprinkling of dwarf planets and cook a big batch of moons.

And don’t miss the food-based recipes at the end of the book, where you can take the space fun into the kitchen. Making astronomy delicious!

From the international award-winning author of Planetarium, Wonders of the Night Sky and The Future of the Universe.