Contents
Preface
Biographical Sketches

Chapter 1: The Origin of the Universe, Edward L. Wright
Chapter 2: The Origin and Evolution of Galaxies, Alan M. Dressler
Chapter 3: The Origin of Stars and Planets, Fred C. Adams
Chapter 4: Stellar Explosions, Neutron Stars and Black Holes, Alexei V. Filippenko
Chapter 5: The Origin and Evolution of the Chemical Elements, Virginia L. Trimble
Chapter 6: The Origin and Evolution of Life in the Universe, Christopher P. McKay
Chapter 7: Future of the Universe, Andrei Linde

Glossary
Index