Gravity's Fatal Attraction - Black Holes in the Universe (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

Richly illustrated with the images from observatories on the ground and in space, and computer simulations, this book shows how black holes were discovered, and discusses what we've learned about their nature and their role in cosmic evolution. This thoroughly updated third edition covers new discoveries made in the past decade, including the discovery of gravitational waves from merging black holes and neutron stars, the first close-up images of the region near a black hole event horizon, and observations of debris from stars torn apart when they ventured too close to a supermassive black hole. Avoiding mathematics, the authors blend theoretical arguments with observational results to demonstrate how both have contributed to the subject. Clear, explanatory illustrations and photographs reveal the strange and amazing workings of our universe. The engaging style makes this book suitable for introductory undergraduate courses, amateur astronomers, and all readers interested in astronomy and physics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2020
Authors:	Mitchell Begelman • Martin Rees
Dimensions:	246 x 190 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	350
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-81905-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Cosmology & the universe Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Astrophysics
LSN:	1-108-81905-2
Barcode:	9781108819053

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