Light in the Darkness: Black Holes, The Universe and Us

Embark on a journey to the edge of time and space with Light in the Darkness, the international bestseller that details one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 21st century. Written by Heino Falcke, the astrophysicist who famously captured the first-ever image of a black hole, this book blends high-level science with deep human reflection.

Product Highlights

The First Image: Follow the ten-year odyssey of the Event Horizon Telescope team as they synchronized observatories across the globe to photograph a black hole in the centre of the M87 galaxy

Beyond Science: Falcke explores the philosophical and religious implications of his work, asking what these "gates to eternity" reveal about our place in the cosmos

Accessible Physics: Complex concepts like general relativity, event horizons, and the nature of gravity are explained with clarity for the general reader

Acclaimed Authorship: Co-written with popular science journalist Jörg Römer, this volume has earnt praise for its "thrilling" narrative and profound insights

Technical Specifications

Authors: Heino Falcke with Jörg Römer

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 350 pages

Dimensions: 24cm x 16cm x 3.2cm