Two Stars Slammed Into Each Other And Solved Half Of Astronomy’s Problems. What Comes Next?

Two Stars Slammed Into Each Other And Solved Half Of Astronomy’s Problems. What Comes Next?

3/25/2018

link

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/two-stars-slammed-into-each-other-and-solved-half-of-astronomys-problems-what-comes-next/

summary

This article delves into the recent groundbreaking discovery made by astrophysicists involving the collision of two neutron stars. The collision not only created gravitational waves but also produced valuable insights into various astronomical mysteries. The article discusses how this event provided crucial evidence for the origins of gold and other heavy elements in the universe. It also explores the implications of this discovery for the understanding of dark matter, the expansion of the universe, and the measurement of cosmic distances. The article concludes by highlighting the future possibilities and advancements that may arise from further studies of similar phenomena.

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