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Gravitational waves – ‘dents’ in space-time

Proof of gravity waves found

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Albert Einstein in Princeton, USA.

Credits: Doctor Thaddeus Ozone

Galactic binaries and massive black holes

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Gigantic black holes, the size of our Solar System, are thought to lurk in the hearts of most galaxies.

Credits: ESA 2002/Medialab

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Searching for gravitational waves with LISA

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LISA will be the first space-based mission to attempt the detection of gravitational waves. These are ripples in space that are emitted by exotic objects such as black holes.

Credits: ESA

Last update: 28 September 2004

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