„Die unwiderstehliche Anziehung der Schwerkraft – Eine Entdeckungsreise zu den Schwarzen Löchern“ by Luciano Rezzolla

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The irresistible pull of gravity extends far beyond our planet—even to the mysterious phenomenon of black holes. Luciano Rezzolla, an astrophysicist researching and teaching in Germany, is among the first to have successfully produced photographic images of a supermassive black hole. In this book, he takes us on a journey to the deepest secrets of the cosmos, exploring the remarkable and enigmatic nature of gravity.

Why does an apple fall from a tree instead of floating into space? In school, we learned that gravity is the force that keeps us and other objects firmly attached to the Earth’s surface as it rotates around itself and the sun. But our bodies have understood gravity long before, as shown by the grasp reflex that helps a newborn react to a possible threat. Over time, we learn to navigate gravity and sometimes dream of escaping it. Yet its irresistible pull reaches far beyond our planet, extending to mysterious black holes that generate immense gravity in their vicinity. But how can we photograph them when, by definition, they absorb all light that comes near? With common sense, a talent for storytelling, and an incredible amount of knowledge and passion, Luciano Rezzolla guides us through the discovery of one of the cosmos’ deepest secrets. Step by step, we come closer to understanding a phenomenon that not only our bodies but also our curiosity cannot resist.

By Luciano Rezzolla, translated from Italian by Enrico Heinemann

ISBN: 978-3-406-77520-8

Published on November 2, 2021, by C.H. Beck

269 pages, with 38 black-and-white illustrations and 16 color images

Hardcover

Please note: This book is available for purchase only in German.