Wonders of the Universe

THE ANATOMY OF A BLACK HOLE

For all their mystery, we do know that black holes exist. The idea of a body so massive that even light could not escape its grip was first suggested in the eighteenth century, and today we now know that there is not only a black hole at the centre of our galaxy, but also possibly in the centre of every galaxy. We may never directly see one, but the secrets they contain may one day help us answer some of the most fundamental questions in the Universe.

Nathalie Lees © HarperCollins