Prologue:For as long as humans have gazed up at the night sky, we havebeen captivated by its vastness, mystery, and beauty. The stars haveserved as guides, storytellers, and symbols of both wonder andpossibility. Across cultures and centuries, we have sought tounderstand our place in this cosmic expanse, crafting myths,philosophies, and scientific theories to explain the universe and ourrole within it.
