Gravitational waves point to a black hole swallowing a neutron star

Astronomers have detected a gravitational wave signal that appears to have been caused by a black hole swallowing a neutron star. Aside from being an incredible cosmic cataclysm to witness, this detection is important for another reason: it may be the final point in the gravitational wave trifecta.

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Category: Space

Tags:

• Astronomy
• Australian National University
• Black hole
• gravitational waves
• LIGO
• Physics
• Stars

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