A Channel 4 tie-in, Equinox is respected for its exploration of science and ground-breaking discoveries. This volume opens with an introduction to space, paying particular attention to the relationship between humans and the universe around them. Following this are six chapters, based on individual programmes including Moon Dreams and Space Junk.

Who is monitoring the huge amounts of junk now orbiting the Earth? What can we learn from predicting the "weather" in space? What is the commercial value of the universe? How old is it? Are wormholes the key to travel in time and space? This text describes the findings of Channel 4's "Equinox" programme and investigates further. This is an introduction to the subject of scientific exploration.