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Merging black holes
30 MAR. 2016 publication date 3607 Views

Artist's impression of two black holes as they spiral towards each other before merging, releasing gravitational waves – fluctuations in the fabric of spacetime.

Credits

ESA–C.Carreau

License

ESA Standard Licence

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