A Life in the Stars: Vera Rubin

By Michael Webster

In the vast, star-filled canvas of the night sky, we see only a fraction of what is truly there. For centuries, our understanding of the universe was based on the light we could see. Then came a quiet, determined woman who looked past the luminous stars and found a cosmic secret.

Vera Rubin was an astronomer who defied a world of science that told her she didn't belong. Armed with a spectrograph and an unwavering commitment to her data, she embarked on a meticulous study of galaxies, only to find something that challenged everything we knew. The stars at the edge of galaxies were spinning too fast, as if held together by an unseen, gravitational force.

This startling discovery was the first compelling, observational evidence for the existence of dark matter-a mysterious, invisible substance that makes up the majority of the universe. Initially met with skepticism and disbelief, Rubin's monumental finding fundamentally changed our understanding of the cosmos and paved the way for a new era of scientific exploration.

This is the story of a brilliant scientist who trusted her data, challenged the status quo, and revealed a truth so profound it continues to inspire. It is the story of how one woman changed the universe forever. Approx.166 pages, 33000 word count

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FY88LC9J
• ISBN13: 9798232974978
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Michael Webster
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"