Manga de Wakaru Uchuu

A group of characters embarks on a journey through the solar system, the Milky Way, and distant galaxies to investigate cosmic mysteries such as dark matter, the universe's expansion, and the Big Bang. Along the way, they introduce foundational and modern concepts in astronomy and astrophysics. The narrative covers contributions from key astronomers like Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Hubble, as well as theories about the universe's origins, structure, and development. It also explains how telescopes are used to observe and measure celestial objects, the relationship between a star’s temperature, size, and brightness, and the significance of cosmic background radiation and findings from the WMAP satellite. The story touches on the scientific reasoning behind the likelihood of extraterrestrial life.

Traduzione in corso — testo originale in inglese.