astrophysics

Examines and explains Einstein's theories of relativity as they pertain to high-speed motion and gravity.

Explores general theory of relativity about both space and time.

Discusses some of the many mysteries of space, such as black holes, pulsars, quasars, wormholes, and the random behavior of space matter.

Astrophysicist Lucienne Kundera understands her eccentric mother even less than the black holes she studies and struggles to find a way to help her mother come to terms with her violent past.

Presents a portrait of the sun and provides a perspective on contemporary solar science.

Examines Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity through the eyes of astronomers in Germany, England, and America who competed to test his conclusions.

Recounts the rivalry between Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, who developed the first mathematical description of black holes, and Sir Arthur Eddington, one of the greatest astrophysicists of the day, discussing how their theories contradicted and inspired one another.

A guide to the mysteries of the stars and what they mean for human existence, and focuses on stellar evolution, the universe's ultimate fate, and stars as a source of transcendence.

Biography of physicist Stephen Hawking interweaving the events of his life with concise explanations of his theories.

Presents essays based on lectures given by mathematics professors Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose in which they debate the foundations of quantum mechanics, discussing in mathematical and physical terms how to combine quantum theory with the theory of general relativity.