Description
Right now, you are orbiting a black hole. The Earth orbits the Sun, which in turn orbits the center of the Milky Way – a supermassive black hole, the strangest and most misunderstood phenomenon in the universe. Astrophysicist Becky Smethurst from Oxford University will explain in her publication why almost everything you know about black holes is wrong. She will map the scientific discoveries that have revealed the amazing world of these objects, from the collapse of massive stars to the iconic first photographs of a black hole. On this cosmic journey of knowledge, you will learn why black holes are not actually 'black' and that they resemble cushions on a couch more than vacuum cleaners. You will also find out that you definitely do not want to end up 'spaghettified' (no matter how amusing that may sound), and uncover why black holes hold the secrets to the deepest questions about our universe.
Information
Author: Smethurst Becky
Publication date: August 19, 2025
Manufacturer: Euromedia Group, a.s.
Genres: Universe and astronomy, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Natural sciences
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 288
ISBN/EAN: 9788028411565