Galaxies: A Journey Through the Island Universe
About this ebook
Galaxies takes readers on an illustrated journey through these vast "island universes," from the first ripples of matter after the Big Bang to the ultimate fate of galaxies trillions of years from now. Along the way, discover how spiral arms are born, why some galaxies glow with invisible dark matter, what's hiding at the center of the Milky Way, and why our own galaxy is on a slow collision course with Andromeda.
Written in clear, accessible language and paired with original illustrations throughout, this book covers:
How galaxies form and evolve
Spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxy types
The Milky Way and our galactic neighborhood
Supermassive black holes and dark matter
Galaxy clusters, collisions, and quasars
The expanding universe — and where it's all heading
A complete, richly illustrated introduction to the galaxies that fill our night sky and the science behind them.
Muthaiyanar Arumugasamy
About the author
Muthaiyanar Arumugasamy is a science writer with a passion for making the wonders of the cosmos accessible to curious readers of all backgrounds. Drawing on a deep interest in astronomy and astrophysics, [he/she/they] writes to bridge the gap between complex scientific research and everyday curiosity about the universe. Galaxies: A Journey Through the Island Universes reflects a lifelong fascination with the night sky and a belief that the story of the cosmos belongs to everyone.
