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Gravitational Waves from Black Holes
A gravitational wave is a theoretical fluctuation in the curvature of spacetime caused by the movement of incredibly massive objects. In this animation, two massive black holes orbit each other, creating gravitational waves.

This animation shows two black holes orbiting each other, producing gravity waves.    This animation shows two black holes orbiting each other, producing gravity waves.
Duration: 15.0 seconds
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  512x288 (30 fps) MPEG-1   3 MB
  1280x720 (30 fps) MPEG-2   32 MB
  1280x720 (30 fps) QUICKTIME 48 MB
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Animation Number:10142
Animator:Dana Berry (Lead)
Studio:CI Lab
Completed:2005-12-01
Writer:Mike McClare (HTSI)
Goddard TV Tape:G2007-007HD
Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
SVS >> Black Hole
SVS >> Astrophysics
SVS >> Gravitational Waves
 
 
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