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Massive black hole merger forms 1 225 times mass of sun

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What the Most Massive Black Hole Merger Reveals About Cosmic Limits

What occurs when the universe plays a cosmic curveball, breaking down long-standing assumptions about how black holes form? On 23 November 2023, the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration observed a gravitational wave signal GW231123 that would become an instant classic in the field of astrophysics.

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Astronomers detect most massive black hole collision to date

Using ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein, a team of researchers has detected a cosmic merger of unprecedented proportions.

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Largest-ever merger of black holes forms one 225 times the mass of the sun, astronomers say

The massive black hole has been dubbed GW231123. Its unusual size and behavior is challenging scientists' understanding of black hole formation, Hannam said. Previously, the largest known black hole that came from a merger was about 140 times the mass of the sun.

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Gravitational shockwave: LIGO catches a 225-solar-mass black-hole smash-up

Gravitational-wave detectors have captured their biggest spectacle yet: two gargantuan, rapidly spinning black holes likely ...

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Observatory at risk from Trump cuts helps make stunning black hole discovery

The LIGO Hanford Observatory near the Tri-Cities and its twin in Louisiana detected ripples of time and space passing through ...

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