Black holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the
universe. In Einstein's Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey
takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants. He weaves a
fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and
the colorful history of their discovery. Impey blends this history with
a poignant account of the phenomena scientists have witnessed while
observing black holes: stars swarming like bees around the center of our
galaxy; black holes performing gravitational waltzes with visible stars;
the cymbal clash of two black holes colliding, releasing ripples in
space time. Clear, compelling, and profound, Einstein's Monsters
reveals how our comprehension of black holes is intrinsically linked to
how we make sense of the universe and our place within it.