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GW170817

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Two stars crashed in space.

Artist NSIllustration CREDIT NSF LIGO Sonoma State University A. Simonnet.jpg
Artist NSIllustration CREDIT NSF LIGO Sonoma State University A. Simonnet.jpg
This made a big shake. It sent a wave to us. Many tools saw the light. It was a big find!
NGC 4993 and GRB170817A after glow.gif
NGC 4993 and GRB170817A after glow.gif
Can you look at the stars?

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GW170817 NASA.ogv
File:Artist NSIllustration CREDIT NSF LIGO Sonoma State University A. Simonnet.jpg
Artist NSIllustration CREDIT NSF LIGO...
File:NGC 4993 and GRB170817A after glow.gif
NGC 4993 and GRB170817A after glow.gif
File:Eso1733f(1).jpg
Eso1733f(1).jpg
File:Eso1733j X-shooter spectra montage of kilonova in NGC4993.png
Eso1733j X-shooter spectra montage of...
File:Artist’s impression of strontium emerging from a neutron star merger.jpg
Artist’s impression of strontium emerging...
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