Lloyd-Ronning N. Great Mysteries in Astrophysics. A Guide...2022

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This book explores the biggest gaps in current research of the universe. The text covers topics such as dark matter, dark energy, the Hubble constant/tension, deaths of massive stars, mysteries associated with black holes, neutron stars, and binary/ multiple systems. Written at a general and accessible level, each chapter also contains separate panel inserts with more technical explanations, as well as references for further details. As a highly useful reference book it provides a summary of where mysteries in the universe lie and exciting new avenues of future research. The text fills an important gap in current scientific literature and appeals to general audiences, astronomy students, and scientists in other disciplines.
How We See the Universe
Inventory of the Universe—Something Is Missing!
The Expansion of the Universe and the Hubble Tension
The First Stars and Galaxies
Couples+
How Massive Stars Die
Matter at Extreme Densities—Neutron Stars
And Then What? … Black Holes!
Looking Forward