The Universe

This book is based on a series of lectures given by the author under the scheme 'Popularizing Science' sponsored by the University Grants Commission. In this book, an attempt has been made to present some elementary information about the structure of the universe and its inhabitants: the galaxies, the nebulæ, the stars, and the planets. As the book is intended for the young reader, care has been taken to keep the explanations non-technical as far as possible.