Light in the darkness : black holes, the universe, and us /

A fascinating and thought-provoking investigation into the nature of black holes, a blend of the spiritual, the philosophical and the scientific, from the premier German astrophysicist who made history in 2019, capturing the first one on film.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Falcke, Heino, 1966- (Author), Römer, Jörg, 1974- (Author)
Other Authors: Yarbrough, Marshall (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021]
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Humankind, the Earth, and the moon
  • The solar system and our changing model of the universe
  • Einstein's happiest thought
  • The Milky Way and its stars
  • Dead stars and black holes
  • Galaxies, quasars, and the big bang
  • The galactic center
  • The idea behind the image
  • Building a global telescope
  • Striking out on expedition
  • The first image
  • Beyond the powers of our imagination
  • Beyond Einstein?
  • Omniscience and limitations.