| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 350 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published as Licht Im Dunkeln in Germany in 2020 by Klett-Cotta." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Humankind, the Earth, and the moon -- The solar system and our changing model of the universe -- Einstein's happiest thought -- The Milky Way and its stars -- Dead stars and black holes -- Galaxies, quasars, and the big bang -- The galactic center -- The idea behind the image -- Building a global telescope -- Striking out on expedition -- The first image -- Beyond the powers of our imagination -- Beyond Einstein? -- Omniscience and limitations. |
| Summary |
"A fascinating and thought-provoking investigation into the nature of black holes--a blend of the spiritual, the philosophical, and the scientific--from the premier German astrophysicist who made history in 2019, capturing the first one on film"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Black holes (Astronomy)
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Astronomy.
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Astronomy. (OCoLC)fst00819673
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Black holes (Astronomy) (OCoLC)fst00833708
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| Added Author |
Römer, Jörg, 1974- author.
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Yarbrough, Marshall, translator.
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| Added Title |
Licht im Dunkeln. English
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Falcke, Heino, Light in the darkness First edition. [San Francisco] : HarperOne, [2021] 9780063020078 (DLC) 2020050837 |
| ISBN |
9780063020054 hardcover |
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006302005X hardcover |
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9780063020061 paperback |
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0063020068 paperback |
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9780063020078 electronic book |
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