Black holes are amongst the most fascinating subjects in Astrophysics. They are at the centre of research and are of great importance in cosmology. The reader will be informed of the latest state of knowledge at 2013, including the newest discovery of a black hole in the centre of the Milky Way. The book also deals with the history of black holes, beginning with Medieval times when nobody knew of what a star consisted. The breathtaking development in Physics and Astronomy has been so fast that there is now a need for overview and summary.
This book is aimed at the reader who is interested in popular science. It is based on facts garnered by highly respected organizations like the ESO, NASA and one of the greatest world wide research institutes, the Max Planck Institute of Science. This book also tries to present complex information in an enjoyable form, achieved with the help of illustrations and graphics which get directly to the point.
The book employs a step by step approach to assist the reader in the under-standing of the complexity of theory regarding black holes. The physics of star formation alone, could justify a separate book. Just as the understanding of the early cosmos is changing steadily, so also is the understanding of black holes.
Related to the issues of black holes, there is further information at the end of the book in the form of a list of internet addresses which might be of interest to the reader.