Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe.
Clear, compelling, and profound, Einstein\'s Monsters reveals how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to how we make sense of the universe and our place within it..
Impey blends this history with a poignant account of the phenomena scientists have witnessed while observing black holes: stars swarming like bees around the center of our galaxy; black holes performing gravitational waltzes with visible stars; the cymbal clash of two black holes colliding, releasing ripples in space time.
He weaves a fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and the colorful history of their discovery.
In Einstein\'s Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants.
Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe
