The Intrepid Jellyfish Dives into a Black Hole: A Travelogue brings you the science of black holes in a lighthearted and accessible way. This book is a copiously illustrated guide to these bizarre cosmic bodies.
Imagine a universe with the same physical laws as ours but teeming with space jellyfish and other intergalactic creatures. An intrepid jellyfish sets out on a fantastical expedition to a black hole, traveling by submarine. The submariner drops the jellyfish off near the black hole, and watches as it dives in. The jellyfish knows that once it gets past a certain pointÑthe event horizonÑit will be on a one-way trip.
As the jellyfish falls deep into the black hole, it sees the universe and its denizensÑand the submarineÑbecome multiplied, multicolored, distorted, and generally weird. As you follow the jellyfish down, you will share its experiencesÑwith just enough explanation to seriously bend your mind.