Black Holes: A Very Short Introduction
by Blundell, Katherine M
Series: Very Short Introductions Edition statement:1st Published by : Oxford University Press (New York) Physical details: 100 Pages 17x11 cm | PB ISBN:9780199602667.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes Index and Illustrations.
Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Blundell addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered, and what would happen if you came too close to one. She explains how black holes form and grow - by stealing material that belongs to stars, as well as how many there may be in the Universe. She also explores the large black holes found in the centres of galaxies, and how black holes give rise to quasars and other spectacular phenomena in the cosmos.
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