Illustrated A-Z of Stars and Planets

by Ian Nicolson

Every aspect of exploration, discovery and science of the universe is covered in this comprehensive and accessible A-Z of stars and planets. This guide takes you from the beginnings of the universe to the latest shuttle disasters, carefully explaining the science behind the events.

224 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Calculations predict that a singularity exists at the centres of black holes, a point of infinite density and zero radius. Anything falling into such a hole would, in effect, be crushed out of existence at the singularity. A rotating black hole would contain a ring-like singularity, a very thin ring of matter with high but not infinite density, surrounding empty space. Rotating black holes might have two separate event horizons and, stranger still, if the black hole is rotating fast enough, these might coincide and cancel each other out, leaving a so-called “naked” singularity not hidden from view. Such naked singularity seemed to defy the laws of physics.” !!!