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Binary Black Hole

A system of two black holes in close orbit around each other, emitting gravitational waves as they spiral inward and eventually merge. These systems are key sources for gravitational wave detectors like LIGO and Virgo.

Source: nasa.gov

APODs including "Binary Black Hole"

Caught in the Web: Visualization of a Black Hole Merger in the Tarantula Nebula

Caught in the Web: Visualization of a Black Hole Merger in the Tarantula Nebula

03/04/2026

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: 218 Mergers and Counting

Black Holes and Neutron Stars: 218 Mergers and Counting

26/03/2026

LIGO-Virgo GW170814 Skymap

LIGO-Virgo GW170814 Skymap

28/09/2017