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Black Hole Survival Guide

By Janna Levin
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In Black Hole Survival Guide, Janna Levin provides a captivating exploration of black holes, blending accessible science with imaginative insights. The book delves into the fascinating concepts of gravitational pull, event horizons, and singularities, making the complexity of black holes approachable. Levin uses vivid descriptions to illustrate what might occur if one were to encounter these mysterious cosmic entities.
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You might enjoy this fascinating exploration of cosmic phenomena if you're intrigued by the mysterious nature of black holes and the universe. It combines scientific insights with a touch of wonder, offering a captivating journey through the complexities of these enigmatic celestial objects. Perfect for those who appreciate a blend of science and storytelling to understand the wonders of the cosmos.

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Black Hole Survival Guide

Our solar system is currently orbiting a Black Hole 26,000 light years away at a speed of 200 km per second.

In Ten Tips for Surviving a Black Hole physicist and novelist Janna Levin takes you on a journey inside a black hole, explaining what would happen to you in there and why.

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A very short book for readers of Carlo Rovelli that explains the science of black holes by taking the reader on a journey inside one.

What would happen if you fell into a black hole?

Black holes are found throughout the universe. They can be microscopic. They can be billions of times larger than our Sun. They are dark on the outside but not on the inside. Anything that enters them can never escape, and yet they contain nothing at all.

In Black Hole Survival Guide, physicist and novelist Janna Levin takes you on a journey into a black hole, explaining what would happen to you and why. In the process, you'll come to see how their mysteries contain answers to some of the most profound questions ever asked about the nature of our universe.

Astrophysics at its sexiest...hugely enjoyable - Sunday Times

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Janna Levin's Black Hole Survival Guide is praised for its engaging storytelling and ability to compress complex material into an accessible format. The book's conversational and occasionally poetic language effectively explains mind-boggling concepts about black holes, making it both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Readers appreciate its unique survival guide element, which encourages deeper understanding and reflection on the nature of these cosmic phenomena.

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ISBN: 9781529112443

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Janna Levin is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University and Director of Sciences at Pioneer Works, a centre for art and innovation in Brooklyn. She has contributed to the understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions and gravitational waves. She was the first scientist-in-residence at the Ruskin School of Fine Art and Drawing at Oxford University with an award from NESTA, and was a Guggenheim fellow. Her previous books are How the Universe Got Its Spots, a novel, A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines, which won the PEN/Bingham prize, and Black Hole Blues, the first book to describe the detection of gravitational waves in 2016. She has also appeared at TED and contributes to numerous radio and television programmes.

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