人類是如何發現黑洞的存在？黑洞真的完全是黑的？物質掉進黑洞會怎樣？如果一個黑洞掉入另一個黑洞，又會發生什麼事？打開牛津大學出版社最受歡迎通識讀本，用最簡明的方式破解黑洞之謎。「黑洞」是宇宙中最奇特的天體之一，也是人類想像力的極限之地。其神祕危險又充滿吸引力的形象，讓人們認為只要揭開黑洞之謎，就能找到關於宇宙形成的終極答案。本書從黑洞的形成與擴張、黑洞的本質與特徵開始說起，帶你穿梭各個星系，觀賞超巨大的「怪獸」黑洞與其引發的各種奇異現象，介紹與黑洞相關的理論基礎與研究發展。你將在超乎想像的遊歷過程中，了解宇宙中最迷人的天體。【你是知識控嗎？關於牛津通識課】用最簡明直白的方式，了解現代人最需要知道的大問題。牛津通識課（Very Short Introductions，簡稱VSI）是英國牛津大學出版社（Oxford University Press）的系列叢書，秉持「為所有讀者提供一個可讀性強且包羅萬千的工具書圖書館」的信念，於1995年首次推出，多年來已出版近700本讀物，內容涉及歷史、神學、藝術、哲學、文學、醫學、自然科學、政治等數十多種領域。每一本書對應一個主題，由該領域公認的專家撰寫，篇幅簡潔精煉，並提供進一步深度閱讀的建議，確保讀者讀完後能建立該主題的專業級知識框架。
Bringing the material up to date, Black Holes, Wormholes and Time Machines, Second Edition captures the new ideas and discoveries made in physics since the publication of the best-selling first editio
*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century*The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an entertaining and edifying tour of the universe. In Neil deGrasse Tyson's delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed first-hand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history.Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time - da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein and Hubble. While Merlin occasionally recounts playful conversations with these luminaries, all questions are answered with authentic science, infused with wit, wisdom, and an occasional rhyme. With the help of intermittent humorous cartoons, Merlin clarifies the details of familiar phenomena like gravity, light, space, and time and travels to distant stars and
A mind-bending voyage to the frontier of modern physicsWhat is space? It isn't a question that most of us normally stop to ask. Space is the venue of physics; it's where things exist, where they move
This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging story involving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends.During a beautiful sun
This little book describes the past, present and future of black holes through a funny and engaging story involving Grandpa Louie, his two grandchildren and two of their friends.During a beautiful sun
The ultimate annual book of records is back and crammed with more than ever before! Guinness World Records 2017 is bursting with exciting all-new records on topics as diverse as black holes, domes, ow
Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space.From the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the
From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page will captivate young readers as they journey through the vastness of space.Each celestial body is shown both photographically and ill
Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this new illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative I know what you're thinking. What makes an average 11-year-old kid qualified to tell you anything about the universe? Am I famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius at everything? Not really.Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school: new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart in the school hallway. (Also, there are time-bending black holes, exploding supernova stars, and aliens! Well, there could be aliens.). Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principa
Find out about the science of the solar system and beyond with hilarious cartoon stripsFind out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.
Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, maths and more, where each fact is connected to the next in entertaining and unexpected ways. You’ll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change colour and learn about black holes that ‘burp’.Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.
Eleven-year-old Oliver wants to be an astrophysicist and explain the wonders of the universe . . . to anyone who will listen to him, in this brand-new fully illustrated series.‘Mind-expanding and hilarious!’ Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series.'A brainy guide to the barfs, farts and burps of Planet Earth.' The TimesThis hilarious new illustrated series will make you laugh-out-loud AND grow your brain. Perfect for readers age 8+ and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 13-Storey Treehouse.Hi, I’m Oliver! I know what you’re thinking: what does an 11-year-old kid know about the universe? Am I a famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius? Not really. I’m just trying to figure out the usual stuff: new school, new friends, how to avoid my annoying sister. But there’s one thing that DOES make sense: science! Outer space is totally my thing and I can tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about awesome stuff like: time-bending black holes how the Big Bang is like a
與諾貝爾獎得主米歇爾·馬約爾一起回到過去，了解宇宙的秘密，並會見物理學界的偉人：牛頓、愛因斯坦等等。這本圖像小說的宇宙指南以任何人都能理解的方式解釋了複雜的想法。這是一本充滿冒險的書——以及人類曾經研究過的一些最重要的概念：重力波、相對論、黑洞…等等！書裡面有什麼：翻頁冒險在享受樂趣的同時了解物理知識簡單插圖中的複雜概念Go back in time with Nobel Prize laureate Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the Universe and meet the great names in physics: Newton, Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the Universe explains complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure — as well as some of the most important concepts humankind has ever studied. On the program: gravitational waves, the theory of relativity, black holes... and more!What's inside:Page-turning adventureLearn about physics, while having funComplex concepts in simple illustrations
Describes how black holes form, their different sizes, how scientists find black holes in space, and if anything can escape from its gravitational pull.
Stars live for billions of years. But their deaths are just as spectacular. Get an up close look at the supernovas and black holes that stars leave behind.
A concise, direct examination of general relativity and black holes, "Exploring Black Holes" provides tools that motivate tools that motivate readers to become active participants in carrying out thei
