Black hole merger emits gravitational waves in this amazing animation

This black hole merger animation was created using data collected by the LIGO and Virgo gravitational wave detectors on April 12th, 2019, an observation designated GW190412. Full Story: [Scientists detect rare crash of two mismatched black holes for the first time ever](https://www.space.com/asymmetrical-black-hole-collision-gravitational-waves.html) Credits: © N. Fischer, H. Pfeiffer, A. Buonanno (Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik), Simulating eXtreme Spacetimes project / mash mix by Space.com's [Steve Spaleta](http://www.twitter.com/stevespaleta)