AaS! 236: How Exactly Do Black Holes Merge?
Ask a Spaceman!19 Nov 2024

AaS! 236: How Exactly Do Black Holes Merge?

How do black holes get close enough to merge? What causes them to emit gravitational waves, and where do the waves come from? What does the merger process look like? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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