The Story of the Solar SystemThe Story of the Solar System

The bodies of the Solar System have orbited continuously around the Sun since they formed, but have you ever wondered they got there? In The Story of the Solar System, we bring you the story of how the Sun was born from a vast cloud of gas and dust, how the planets formed around our central star and how the Solar System has evolved over the past five billion years. Packed with vivid illustrations and the latest photography, The Story of the Solar System uncovers how the planets, moons, asteroids and comets of the Sun came to be, and where their ultimate fate lies.