The Mystery of Quasars: The Most Mysterious Celestial Body in the Universe Review
What comes to mind when you hear the word "quasar"? I'm at level 11.
Lately, I've only been reading books related to programming, investment, and life, so I thought I'd been stuck in a rut... but then I stumbled upon this book on sale on Amazon. I had no idea what quasars were, but I thought, "Hey, a book about the universe might be interesting," and bought it on a whim.
Overall rating: +1 (Recommended)
The explanations are thorough, and even without prior knowledge, you can understand the interesting parts. The author's occasional humorous remarks, like " The universe is huge, isn't it? ", help to alleviate the potential boredom of explaining complex phenomena.
I think this book is perfect for those who are interested in the universe but don't know much about quasars.
Overview
The main theme of this book is an explanation of the mysterious celestial body known as quasars, presented in a story-like narrative from the history of astronomy.
Overall, it feels like a work written by someone who loves the universe (which is natural, given that the author is an astronomer). The occasional tangents in the conversation are also charming.
Good points
Of course, you can learn what quasars are. Even if you know the name, you can become an expert who knows the substance behind it.
Moreover, there are many stories that make you feel the vast scale of the universe, and you can feel a sense of excitement. For example, the author writes about a gas moving at a speed of 10,000 km/s, which is an astronomical figure that makes you feel the vastness of the universe.
Furthermore, the book is interesting to read, with occasional tangents and in-depth explorations that pursue the mystery of quasars. You can read it while acquiring peripheral knowledge, which satisfies your curiosity.
Not-so-good points
Although the explanations are very clear, there are still many difficult parts. Even if you're not an astronomy beginner, you might not fully understand the content just by reading it casually. It's better than explaining things incorrectly, but it still feels somewhat indigestible. The target audience is unclear, and some people might get discouraged by the formulas that appear early on.
Conclusion
This book is full of mysteries, and it's unclear whether it's an easy-to-understand book or a difficult one. However, it's a high-quality book about the universe that arouses curiosity and has a good composition. It's probably most suitable for casual astronomy fans. I'd love to hear the opinions of hardcore astronomy fans.
By the way, the universe is huge, isn't it? The numbers that appear, such as 100 million times the mass of the sun, are staggering. It's a book that's full of romance, and I'd like to reread it when I'm tired of reality.
