Light in the darkness: black holes, the universe, and us

Prologue: And we really can see them

Journey through time and space. Humankind, the Earth, and the moon ; The solar system and our changing model of the universe

The mysteries of the universe. Einstein's happiest thought ; The Milky Way and its stars ; Dead stars and black holes ; Galaxies, quasars, and the big bang

The journey to the image. The galactic center ; The idea behind the image ; Building a global telescope ; Striking out on expedition ; The first image

Beyond the limits. Beyond the powers of our imagination ; Beyond Einstein? ; Omniscience and limitations.