Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 14, 2019

Simulation: Two Black Holes Merge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 2019 is “Simulation: Two Black Holes Merge,” a video. It is credited to Simulation Credit: Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes Project. The original explanation runs about 202 words.

From the explanation

“Sit back and watch two black holes merge. Inspired by the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015, this simulation video plays in slow motion but would take about one third of a second if run in real time.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 14, 2019
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Simulation Credit: Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes Project
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 202 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 14, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-april-14-simulation-two-black-holes-merge

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