Legendary Queen guitarist and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) Sir Brian May launched his new book with RAS Council member\u00a0Professor Derek Ward-Thompson last week.<\/p>\n
The pair, along with fellow co-creator\u00a0J-P Metsavainio \u2013 a visual artist and astrophotographer \u2013 welcomed more than 150 guests to a launch event for\u00a0Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D at the Museum of Brands in Notting Hill, London on Thursday 13 November.<\/p>\n
Also in attendance were RAS Executive Director Ian Russell and Head of Operations Audie Muller.<\/p>\n
RAS Councillor Professor Derek Ward-Thompson co-created the book with Sir Brian May and J-P Metsavainio.<\/p>\n
Audie Muller<\/p>\n
Also in attendance were RAS Executive Director Ian Russell (left) and Head of Operations Audie Muller (right), both pictured with Sir Brian.<\/p>\n
Audie Muller<\/p>\n
Wearing 3-D glasses, guests\u00a0enjoyed a\u00a0mesmerising journey through the cosmos as they watched galaxies leap off the screen<\/a>, before the evening concluded with a celebratory reception featuring space-themed cocktails.<\/p>\n Sir Brian said: “For the very first time, readers will be able to enjoy stereoscopic renderings of galaxies previously only seen as flat ‘mono’ images.<\/p>\n “And this, coupled with a text from one of the world’s experts on the evolution of galaxies, will give a uniquely new insight into the universe as it is now perceived.<\/p>\n “Moreover, it’s an account understandable and enjoyable by anyone interested in the biggest subject in the universe \u2013 not just astro experts.”<\/p>\n Islands in Infinity: Galaxies 3-D, by Brian May, Derek Ward-Thompson and J-P Metsavainio,\u00a0published by the London Stereoscopic Company, is available to buy at\u00a0https:\/\/shop.londonstereo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n