James Webb’s Ancient Cosmos
A Journey to the Beginning of Time
Sarah Wild author Dr Maggie Aderin author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Published:24th Sep '26
Should be back in stock very soon
From Dr Maggie Aderin comes a deep exploration of the beginning of the universe, including the first galaxies, stars and exoplanets, using the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Webb’s Ancient Universe goes back in time and reveals the biggest mysteries of our cosmos. Celebrating the James Webb telescope and its incredible discoveries, featuring images from NASA and written by space expert Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
Written by The Sky at Night's Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, this is an essential guide to the latest James Webb images, revealing what these discoveries mean for our understanding of the universe and human history.
‘Dr Maggie Aderin offers a stunning insight into the incredible galaxies that surround us’ - Sandi Toksvig
‘Maggie Aderin adds a depth of understanding that is rarely found in illustrated books. A collection of wonders’ - Brian Clegg
Can the James Webb Space Telescope really see the past? Bringing their passion and expert knowledge of space, Dr Maggie Aderin and Sarah Wild take readers on a journey back in time to explore the creation and formation of our solar system, galaxies and other exoplanetary systems in the universe.
Beginning in our own galaxy, this stunning book uses the James Webb Space Telescope's cinematic images as route markers towards this cosmic dawn, revealing the mesmerizing pictures' secrets and explaining some of cosmology's greatest mysteries, from the shape of the universe to the nature of dark matter.
Featuring incredible space photography, Dr Maggie Aderin and Sarah Wild demystify the pictures from deep space and explain the essential science behind each discovery. The perfect science encyclopedia for fans of the night sky, astronomy and planets or anyone on the lookout for beautiful photography books.
Also available:
Webb's Universe (9781789295726)
Maggie Aderin adds a depth of understanding that is rarely found in illustrated books. A collection of wonders. * Brian Clegg, Science Writer *
Never has a book combined such breathtaking pictures of the cosmos with so much new scientific knowledge and yet been as readable as this one is. Readers of all kinds will learn and be captivated by the images. This book is highly recommended; a can’t-miss for academic libraries and many larger public libraries. * Library Journal *
The ultimate book on all things JWST, perfectly blending astrophysics and engineering. Aderin describes not just the science of what’s going on in these incredible JWST images but crucially how the images were taken. * Dr Becky Smethurst, Astrophysicist, Author and YouTuber *
Dr Maggie Aderin offers a stunning insight into the incredible galaxies that surround us. * Sandi Toksvig *
[Aderin’s] knowledge shines throughout this lavish, image-driven survey of JWST's discoveries…[B]reathtaking… Readers looking for an astronomy-book showpiece will get one, but readers who want the JWST's mission expertly explained from an insider’s vantage point will be equally thrilled. * Booklist *
This book is literally heavenly – a wonderful showcase for the glories of the cosmos revealed by the extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope. * Marcus Chown, Author of One Thing You Need to Know *
ISBN: 9781789298321
Dimensions: 280mm x 216mm x 24mm
Weight: 1350g
224 pages