Quasars and black holes / writer, Rebecca Hankin.
| Author/creator | Hankin, Rebecca author. |
| Other author | World Book, Inc. publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Revised edition. |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : World Book, 2017. |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | 64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Explore the universe Explore the universe. ^A1378600 |
| Contents | What are black holes? -- Focus on: how a black hole forms -- How do we know black holes exist? -- Focus on: telescopic evidence of black holes -- What is a singularity? -- What is an event horizon? -- What happens outside the event horizon? -- What happens to matter once it enters a black hole? -- How big are black holes? -- Focus on: powerhouse galaxies -- What is a supermassive black hole? -- Are there different types of black holes? -- Do black holes ever exist in pairs? -- Could the sun ever become a black hole? -- Focus on: redshift -- What are quasars? -- How are quasars and black holes related? -- How far away are quasars? -- How big are quasars? -- How are quasars born? -- When and how were quasars first discovered? -- Why do scientists study quasars? -- Why is Stephen Hawking important to the study of black holes? -- How long does a black hole exist? -- What would happen to a person pulled into a black hole? -- Why do scientists continue to study black holes? -- What is a micro black hole? |
| Abstract | "An introduction to quasars and black holes with information about their formation and characteristics. Includes diagrams, fun facts, a glossary, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index. |
| Audience | 1140 Lexile |
| ISBN | 9780716624967 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716624966 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | 9780716624813 (10-volume set, hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716624818 (10-volume set, hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.8875 H1944Q | ✔ Available | Place Hold |