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Death by Black Hole
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
It's difficult to write an interesting popular science book while not 'dumbing down' to a 5 year old level, or requiring a degree in physics and engineering to understand past chapter one.
'Death by Black Hole,' manages quite well. While some might find the sense of humour a bit too 'cute', Tyson is writing for those who are new to science, cosmology and astronomy. It's reasonable to assume that a reader with little previous experience in the subject matter may appreciate a bit of fun during discussions of electron orbitals or alpha particles.
The subject matter of Tysons book is not just black holes. Each chapter is a short essay on a particular subject generally within the realm of physics or astronomy.
Certainly, this book may not be the perfect choice for everyone to take to the beach during a holiday - but it's guaranteed to delight, amuse and stretch perspectives just enough so that it's not put aside.
A great book for anyone who wants to explore physics and astronomy.
Enter competition
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> function submitbutton() !! form = document.entryform; var ischecked = false; for( var i = 0; i < 4; i++ ) !! if( form.entry.checked ) !! ischecked = true; break; } } if( !ischecked ) !! alert('You need to select one of the options before submitting your entry.'); } else !! return true; } return false; } </script> Borrowing from the title, the question you must answer correctly to be eligible to win a copy is what would most likely ensure your doom if you were to stray too close to a black hole?
<input name="entry" value="49" type="radio"> Schwarzschild constriction
:cool:spagettification
<input name="entry" value="51" type="radio"> dark energy
<input name="entry" value="52" type="radio"> Einstein's cosmological constant
Death by Black Hole
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
It's difficult to write an interesting popular science book while not 'dumbing down' to a 5 year old level, or requiring a degree in physics and engineering to understand past chapter one.'Death by Black Hole,' manages quite well. While some might find the sense of humour a bit too 'cute', Tyson is writing for those who are new to science, cosmology and astronomy. It's reasonable to assume that a reader with little previous experience in the subject matter may appreciate a bit of fun during discussions of electron orbitals or alpha particles.
The subject matter of Tysons book is not just black holes. Each chapter is a short essay on a particular subject generally within the realm of physics or astronomy.
Certainly, this book may not be the perfect choice for everyone to take to the beach during a holiday - but it's guaranteed to delight, amuse and stretch perspectives just enough so that it's not put aside.
A great book for anyone who wants to explore physics and astronomy.
Enter competition
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> function submitbutton() !! form = document.entryform; var ischecked = false; for( var i = 0; i < 4; i++ ) !! if( form.entry.checked ) !! ischecked = true; break; } } if( !ischecked ) !! alert('You need to select one of the options before submitting your entry.'); } else !! return true; } return false; } </script> Borrowing from the title, the question you must answer correctly to be eligible to win a copy is what would most likely ensure your doom if you were to stray too close to a black hole?
<input name="entry" value="49" type="radio"> Schwarzschild constriction
:cool:spagettification
<input name="entry" value="51" type="radio"> dark energy
<input name="entry" value="52" type="radio"> Einstein's cosmological constant
[FONT="]:beer:[/FONT]Any war that lasts for longer than five years should be declared a draw.[FONT="]:beer:[/FONT]
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When I click the answer then submit I get page cannot be found, anyone else
What we see depends mainly on what we look for
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I get the same2015 wins £4.00 not mse:(
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Answer: spagettification
Death by Black Hole
by Neil deGrasse Tyson It's difficult to write an interesting popular science book while not 'dumbing down' to a 5 year old level, or requiring a degree in physics and engineering to understand past chapter one.
'Death by Black Hole,' manages quite well. While some might find the sense of humour a bit too 'cute', Tyson is writing for those who are new to science, cosmology and astronomy. It's reasonable to assume that a reader with little previous experience in the subject matter may appreciate a bit of fun during discussions of electron orbitals or alpha particles.
The subject matter of Tysons book is not just black holes. Each chapter is a short essay on a particular subject generally within the realm of physics or astronomy.
Certainly, this book may not be the perfect choice for everyone to take to the beach during a holiday - but it's guaranteed to delight, amuse and stretch perspectives just enough so that it's not put aside.
A great book for anyone who wants to explore physics and astronomy.
Enter competition
<script language="javascript" type="text/javascript"> function submitbutton() !! form = document.entryform; var ischecked = false; for( var i = 0; i < 4; i++ ) !! if( form.entry.checked ) !! ischecked = true; break; } } if( !ischecked ) !! alert('You need to select one of the options before submitting your entry.'); } else !! return true; } return false; } </script> Borrowing from the title, the question you must answer correctly to be eligible to win a copy is what would most likely ensure your doom if you were to stray too close to a black hole?
<input name="entry" value="49" type="radio"> Schwarzschild constriction
<input name="entry" value="50" type="radio"> spagettification
<input name="entry" value="51" type="radio"> dark energy
<input name="entry" value="52" type="radio"> Einstein's cosmological constant <input src="http://www.firstscience.com/home/templates/fstemplate/images/btn_enter.gif" onclick="return submitbutton();" style="margin-top: 10px;" type="image">
Good luck!:DAl Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
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Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
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put your bum away!! I should have said I've sent a merge to kipperOh, bum.
I'll send a merge PM to divadee. Thanks.
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purplevamp wrote: »put your bum away!! I should have said I've sent a merge to kipper
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Ah well, maybe it'll get done twice (tee-hee).Al Mac Appreciation Society No. 188
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