| "The science is accurate, and the story is well told in terms of both presenting the history of the investigation of black holes and providing some insights into the scientists themselves. The illustrations placed throughout the volume help readers understand the intricacies associated with these strange phenomena...A glossary and three reading lists, two of them annotated, enable an inquisitive reader to go much further in his or her reading, with the solid foundation of this book as the starting point. An index facilitates the quick location of pertinent discussions.
This title is a very good addition to a school or public library, a teacher?s classroom, or a student?s personal library."
--Science Books & Films (October 2004) (Science Books & Films )
The remains of collapsed stars, black holes possess enormous gravities that pull in and annihilate any matter that strays too close. The latest evidence and theories for these bizarre objects are presented in this intriguing book, including how black holes were first predicted, how they form, their physical properties, and how scientists detect them. Also covered are the giant black holes now known to lurk at the centers of most galaxies and the possibility of using these objects as cosmic gateways. |
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