Space-time ripples may point to black hole swallowing a neutron star0
- From Around the Web, Space
- September 4, 2019
Wednesday, August 21st 2019, 8:45 pm – Astronomers detect gravitational waves that may point to a colossal collision
Wednesday, August 21st 2019, 8:45 pm – Astronomers detect gravitational waves that may point to a colossal collision
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