Black Holes: A Very Short Introduction
Katherine Blundell
Jun 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Leila Birch
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Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. This Very Short Introduction addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterized and discovered, and what would happen if you came too close to one. Professor Katherine Blundell looks at the seemingly paradoxical, mysterious, and intriguing phenomena of black holes. Outlining their nature and characteristics, both those resulting from the spectacular collapse of heavy stars, and the giant black holes found at the centers of galaxies, she separates scientific fact from science fiction, and demonstrates the important role they play in the cosmos.
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Katherine Blundell is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Oxford and a Research Fellow at St. John's College, Oxford. She is the founder of the Global Jet Watch project, which makes round-the-clock observations of how matter behaves in the vicinity of black holes.
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