Mathew Mogita

Galaxy killer

The vast expanse of the universe resembles an expansive ocean with scattered islands of galaxies, creating an illusion of emptiness. However, this perception is deceptive, as only a small portion of all atoms can be found within galaxies, while the majority is believed to drift in the intergalactic medium. Similar to the spreading roots of a colossal tree, gas emanates from each galaxy, guided by gravity, supplying fresh mass to this dense cosmic forest. Within the intergalactic medium lie the fundamental building blocks of creation: hydrogen and helium, intricately woven into sheets and filaments that flow into galaxies, eventually giving birth to stars.