The Essential Book of Black Holes: Master the Mysteries of Black Holes in 12 Short Chapters

Explore the incredible science behind of black holes in this full-color hardback guide, written by NASA astronomer and educator, Sten Odenwald.

Black holes are some of the most fascinating phenomena in the natural universe. In this beautiful pocket volume, Odenwald explores the science behind black holes in simple and accessible language. He explains what black holes are, how they come into existence, and how they affect the universe around us. Taking into consideration subjects such as gravity, quantum mechanics, the holographic principle and thermodynamics along the way, The Essential Book of Black Holes provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the subject.

• Illustrated with full-color images and diagrams throughout
• Split into 12 easy-to-understand chapters which can be read in a single sitting
• This beautiful gold-embossed hardback make the perfect gift for the intellectually curious