The Hunt for Vulcan

"The Hunt for Vulcan" explores the fascinating story of the centuries-long quest by renowned scientists, including Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein, to find a mysterious planet that was predicted to exist but never did. Through this compelling narrative, Thomas Levenson reveals how the pursuit of Vulcan shaped scientific progress, ultimately leading to Einstein's revolutionary insights into gravity and the nature of our universe. The book offers a captivating look at a strange episode in science history and the human stories behind these monumental discoveries.