Extending on the ever growing notion of light, this chapter explores the mysteries of the realm of invisible light (light outside of the visible spectrum). These invisible radiations, ranges from X-rays to radio waves, provides light on heavenly objects that are invisible to the naked eye. Tyson’s story deftly reveals the technical advancements that have allowed astronomers to be able to quote on quote “see” these cosmos in ways that are is possible for human to do within our naked eye. Although scientists are able to "see" these entities there are still many mysteries about them that have yet to be solved.
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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Non-FictionAstrophysics for People in a Hurry reveals just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics and from the search for planets to the search for life in the univ...
