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Press Release

Release No.: 2011-10For Release: Friday, April 08, 2011
Newly Merged Black Hole Eagerly Shreds Stars
Black Holes
In this artist's conception, two black holes are about to merge. When they combine, gravitational wave radiation will "kick" the black hole like a rocket engine, sending it rampaging through nearby stars.
Credit: David A. Aguilar (CfA)
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