The remains of collapsed stars, black holes possess enormous gravities that pull n 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.
Language
English
Pages
112
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Lucent Books
Release
January 01, 2004
ISBN
1590181018
ISBN 13
9781590181010
Black Holes (Lucent Library of Science & Technology)
The remains of collapsed stars, black holes possess enormous gravities that pull n 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.