Merging Black Hole Animation Shows Gravitational Waves Being Released

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This black hole merger animation was created using data collected by the LIGO and Virgo gravitational wave detectors, an observation designated GW190412.

Credits: © N. Fischer, H. Pfeiffer, A. Buonanno (Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik), Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes project / mash mix by Space.com's Steve Spaleta