A new perspective on the universe (IMAGE)

University of Birmingham

A new perspective on the universe

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Infografic showcasing the advancements of gravitational wave observatories -- among the most precise measuring machines ever built by humankind -- in observing black holes cosmic collisions, with the registered signals shown in the bottom panel. These events are embedded in a multitude of celestial objects, which modern telescopes are also observing with ever increasing precision, producing the beautiful images displayed in the top panel.

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Dr. Derek Davis (Caltech, LIGO Laboratory).

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