For two centuries, the Royal Observatory of Belgium has advanced our understanding of our planet, its atmosphere and the universe around us. To mark this exceptional anniversary, this book offers a captivating journey through time: 200 years told through 200 richly illustrated stories.

Little known anecdotes, major discoveries, inspiring figures and behind the scenes insights into research intertwine to bring an extraordinary scientific adventure to life.

As the pages unfold, the narrative expands and two related institutes are established: the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium and the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. Together, they tell a story of passion, innovation and the quest for knowledge.

Lively, dynamic and accessible, this book appeals equally to the curious and the committed. A fascinating immersion in the heart of Belgian science, where every page reveals a fragment of history… and of the universe.