
The Encyclopedia Galactica
The Encyclopedia Galactica is a fictional comprehensive reference work imagined in science fiction literature, especially by author Isaac Asimov. It is portrayed as an extensive, authoritative encyclopedia that covers knowledge about the galaxy, including its history, civilizations, technology, and sciences. Designed to serve as a repository of all human and galactic information, it symbolizes a vast, collective effort to preserve knowledge across celestial distances, often highlighting themes of progress, unity, and the importance of preserving information for future generations.