black holes (astronomy)

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black holes (astronomy)

Black holes

2005
Explains what black holes are, how they are formed, and how scientists study them, discussing such concepts as gravity and event horizons.

Black holes and other space phenomena

1995
Provides information for young readers about outer space, answering questions about heavenly bodies, planets, and space exploration, with chapter quizzes and an answer key.

What's inside a black hole?

deep space objects and mysteries
2006
A detailed description of black holes, quasars, and stars along with hands-on experiments and observations and full-color photographs taken by telescopes on Earth and in space.

The mystery of black holes

1999
Explores the phenomenon of black holes, explains why astronomers think they exist, what causes them, what they are like inside, and the search to find black holes in space.

Quasars, pulsars, and black holes

1988
Discusses the formation and peculiar features of the universe, particularly stars and galaxies emitting special types of radio waves.

Commander Toad and the big black hole

1983
The space ship Star Warts, commanded by Commander Toad, encounters a black hole which threatens the vehicle with doom.

Journey into a black hole

1986
Takes the reader on an imaginary journey to a black hole.

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