Bibliograph

The mystery of black holes, Chris Oxlade

Type

Label

The mystery of black holes, Chris Oxlade

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The mystery of black holes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

70269938

Responsibility statement

Chris Oxlade

Series statement

Can science solve?

Summary

Explores the phenomenon of black holes, explains why astronomers think they exist, what causes them, what they are like inside, and the search to find black holes in space

Table Of Contents

Unsolved mysteries -- Gravity, light, and motion -- Early theories -- Changing the rules -- A theoretical black hole -- Where do black holes come from? -- Is a black hole really a hole? -- Into a black hole -- Searching for black holes -- X-ray proof -- Case studies -- New ideas -- What do you think -- Glossary -- Find out more -- Index

Target audience

pre adolescent

Creator