Quasars, Pulsars, and Black Holes

by Frederic Golden

Book by Frederic golden

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

160 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Alex Shaps · Rating 4 out of 5]

False advertising!! The first 131 pages have nothing to do with quasars, pulsars, nor black holes. Nonetheless, very fascinating.

[Caleb Schmurr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and engaging story of scientific discoveries in space. Covers previous theories and ancient astronomy, proving of current theories and implications of those theories. Fun read, got me interested in learning more about discoveries made about our universe

[J.D. Steens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Golden's book, while dated, is a good introduction to the history of modern-day astronomy - their key concepts and their main scientific advocates. Golden makes the uncomprehensible somehow more understandable. In the daytime, I no longer see the sun, but a star. The night sky takes on a whole new significance, primarily because of its vastness, yet still but a wee slice of the known universe. I'd say this book helps to place a new perspective on our more than miniscule role in the whole of reality (such as we might know it to be).

[White · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't the best of my space reads but it deserves 4 stars. This book takes the most fascinating characteristics of space; Quasars, Pulsars, and Black Holes, and defines them in a way that heralds the reader as an expert. It's great reference material for any quick figures or definitions you might need as you wade through a more difficult scientific article or magazine.

Though it may already be outdated in its information, I love this book. But only read it if you have a passion for what's "out there".

[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

1st Read: November 25, 2014 - November 27, 2014

Takes me back to high school science class. Very interesting stuff in this book. I will more than likely keep this book for my collection.

[Eric Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read a long time ago when I had the dream of becoming a cosmologist/astronomer.