Why does Saturn have a ring? How old is the universe? And why is Pluto no longer a planet? The German Aerospace Centre has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about the universe. This book answers the 80 most frequently asked questions in an easy-to-understand way. You will learn where there is a parking space for satellites in space, how to determine the date of Easter, and why we are all made of stardust. An interesting and entertaining journey through the vast world of astronomy for everyone.
The DLR is the research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany for aerospace. In addition to its own research, the DLR is responsible for planning and implementing German space activities on behalf of the Federal Government as the space agency.
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