Black holes / by Don Nardo.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Lucent library of science and technologyPublication details: San Diego : Lucent Books, c2004.Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 1590181018 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • JUV QB843 .B55 N37 2004
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Contents:
Gravity and early predictions of black holes -- Dying stars and the formation of black holes -- Properties and potential uses of black holes -- Detecting black holes through indirect means -- Giant black holes and the fate of the universe -- Can black holes be used as cosmic gateways?
Summary: Discusses the history and current state of scientific understanding of black holes, exploring what they are, how they are formed, potential uses, and what they tell us about the fate of the universe.
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Juvenile Book Storms Research Center Juvenile Collection JUV QB 843 .B55 N37 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 98623787

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-105) and index.

Gravity and early predictions of black holes -- Dying stars and the formation of black holes -- Properties and potential uses of black holes -- Detecting black holes through indirect means -- Giant black holes and the fate of the universe -- Can black holes be used as cosmic gateways?

Discusses the history and current state of scientific understanding of black holes, exploring what they are, how they are formed, potential uses, and what they tell us about the fate of the universe.

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