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Anybody get a hard on reading this book? I mean, this stuff is sexy!!

Mohammad Saleheen When I was reading the chapter black holes ain't so black, man you can't express that kinda feeling in words! Only comparable feeling is the one with …moreWhen I was reading the chapter black holes ain't so black, man you can't express that kinda feeling in words! Only comparable feeling is the one with reading 'pale blue dot'. Goosebumps all the way!(less)

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what is time ..??

Stephan Handuwala umm... its 16:40 now

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Is it hard to dive in without a basic background of physics?

Rick Tony, of course you know this excludes 90% of US High School graduates who believe that the only way to view Uranus is with a mirror.

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First published in 1987...is this book still relevant or would I be better reading something more up to date? Thanks.

J_BlueFlower Yes, the new revised version has an appendix that talks about the detection of gravitational wave in 2016. There is nothing incorrect in the 1987-vers…moreYes, the new revised version has an appendix that talks about the detection of gravitational wave in 2016. There is nothing incorrect in the 1987-version, only the book does not contain the stuff that is known now, that was not at the time. The fundamental questions - that the book is most known for - are still the same.(less)

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is this books dedicated to specialists or everyone can read it ? i have a simple background in physics.