Universe  ID: 10142

Gravitational Waves from Black Holes

Released on July 3, 2007
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.
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This animation shows two black holes orbiting each other, producing gravity waves.

Credits

Dana Berry (Skyworks Digital): Lead Animator
Michael McClare (HTSI): Writer
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NASA

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This item is part of this series:
Astrophysics Animations

Goddard TV Tape:
G2007-007HD

Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
SVS >> Black Hole
SVS >> Astrophysics
SVS >> Gravitational Waves
NASA Science >> Universe