Product Description

Black holes are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy, and their description one of the most daring intellectual feats of modern times. They have already become legendary, forming the basis of many myths, fantasies and science fiction movies. Are they really the monsters which devour light and stars; bottomless celestial pits into which all matter is sucked and crushed? Are they an observable reality, or are they just hypothetical objects from the theory of relativity? In answering such questions the author takes us on a fabulous journey through space and time. Dr Jean-Pierre Luminet is an astronomer at Meudon Observatory in France, a specialist on the subject of black holes, and has also acquired a reputation for being a gifted writer and communicator. In this book he makes the subject of black holes accessible to any interested reader, who will need no mathematical background.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57083 in Books
• Published on: 1992-08-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Review
‘… a fascinating book that demands to be read not once but probably several times … Luminet’s writing is such that this is a pleasure not a chore.’ Christine Sutton, Endeavour

‘… a highly instructive book … excellent graphics …’ Webb Society Reviews

Customer Reviews

A most fascinating and easily readable book
I have found this book to be the most fascinating I have ever read on any subject. It deals with almost every aspect of black holes and while going in to great depth and detail it is very easy to follow - even for a beginner. I thoroughly recommend this book to anybody with an interest in black holes and all associated aspects of astrophysics