This web page is designed to give everyone an idea of what our universe actually looks like. There are nine main maps on this web page, each one approximately ten times the scale of the previous one. The first map shows the nearest stars and then the other maps slowly expand out until we have reached the scale of the entire visible universe.

This web page created by Richard Powell . Last updated: 30 Jul 2006

Visits since 1 Aug 2000: download the best free mp3 ringtones , wallpapers, and other.

30 Jul 2006: I added another galaxy (Ursa Major II) to the map of the Satellite galaxies.

22 Jul 2006: I have replaced the Map of the Milkyway Galaxy with a new version.

16 May 2006: I added a copyright statement to the bottom of this page.

Glossary This is a glossary which should hopefully explain most of the unexplained terms used in this web page. Useful Links This is my attempt at a list of other web pages which have maps and other useful data on various aspects of the universe. Negative Images Here are some negative image versions of some of the maps on this web page, showing dark objects against a white background, which may be easier to print. Copyright This is a formal copyright statement concerning the text, maps and images used on this website for anybody who wants to copy or use parts of this website.

"The choice is the universe or nothing." - H.G. Wells