The Most Massive Black Hole Merger is 'Impossible'

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  • @LaunchPadAstronomy
    @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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    • @AayushLamsal
      @AayushLamsal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it free for a month

    • @alexispryde5415
      @alexispryde5415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you know i find it extremely funny how all of the scietific community is willing to put a cap on size in relation to objects including black holes. the idea of an object that is a voied swallowing other mass should tell you that it is not subject to the precieved limits placed on it by man. you know they used to teach that . now the scietific community is nothing but closed minds and no imagination it is no shock they have not advanced humanity in decades as a whole. where once stood a collection of minds that created countless things now sits a room of people simply hording information and passing opinion as rules.

    • @WadcaWymiaru
      @WadcaWymiaru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U made a HUGE MISTAKE in the TWO points...

    • @waralo191
      @waralo191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And? has there been a new flare?

    • @terrylandess6072
      @terrylandess6072 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @planescaped
    @planescaped 3 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    It still blows my mind how accurately Einstein predicted the nature of the universe and reality using maths nearly a century before tech was able to confirm any of it.

    • @Crazdor
      @Crazdor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Well, it does make sense when you think about it. Einstein was quite literally made from parts of the universe itself.
      I mean, sure, so is literally everyone and everything, but I'm trying to be profound here.

    • @the_Googie
      @the_Googie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      @@Crazdor lmao what... i mean yeah, but being made up by the universe doesnt explain how Einstein knew all these theories a hundred years in advance. Its the fact that by simple logical approach and mathematics he simply figured out how things have to be if other things are true.

    • @gkvscq
      @gkvscq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Everything is math

    • @niks660097
      @niks660097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @paulgarcher Einstein fields equations are a headache, it includes dividing same fields equation to 10 different equations with different component and then calculate curvature and null geodesics there is no gravity in relativity, i doubt you have done it..

    • @alterego984
      @alterego984 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We can’t confirm anything yet...

  • @dcuk893
    @dcuk893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Now whenever I imagine 2 massive black holes colliding in space, I will always hear the increased pitch “Whop” sound

    • @jimbobbyrnes
      @jimbobbyrnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      with a water drop sound at the end

    • @GinoNL
      @GinoNL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Pff, this was clearly a “bwoop”

    • @OzymandiasWasRight
      @OzymandiasWasRight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ...I hear Yakety Sax.
      It kinda fits.

    • @boilingsnowwater2121
      @boilingsnowwater2121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there would be a big bang sound.

    • @t4rv0r60
      @t4rv0r60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So much power, so weak noise

  • @mikenorval6331
    @mikenorval6331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    The Universe doesn't seem to like the word "shouldn't".

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      It's full of surprises, all right :)

    • @freddan6fly
      @freddan6fly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      “Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.” - Douglas Adams

    • @electronresonator8882
      @electronresonator8882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      that "shouldn't" is product of human arrogancy, self proclaim to know everything while knowing next to none of what actually exist in the universe

    • @Sutairn
      @Sutairn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You shouldn't be smaller then the planck length you shouldn't go faster then light you shouldn't try and live off earth, the universe is awesome science is cruel.

    • @Morganational
      @Morganational 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha, well said.

  • @Nickgaming2027
    @Nickgaming2027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    *MOST POWERFUL OBJECTS IN THE UNIVERSE COLLIDE:*
    * bird noises *

    • @r4ryder388
      @r4ryder388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nice profile picture

    • @Nickgaming2027
      @Nickgaming2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@r4ryder388 indeed

    • @wehavetogoback369
      @wehavetogoback369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how can blackholes make bird noises if birds aren't real?

    • @thebox4503
      @thebox4503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wehavetogoback369 no birds are real, but pigeons are government drones

    • @amolkumar6059
      @amolkumar6059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      VACCUM DOES NOT ALLOW SOUND TO PASS THROUGH IN SPACE

  • @HappoApina
    @HappoApina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Black holes are the most violent and energetic objects in the universe!"
    Black holes: "Blub :3" 4:07

  • @sagarj5743
    @sagarj5743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This is highly underrated channel. The explanation is eloquent while being sufficiently detailed. Helps people like me who are in for curiosity and interest and lagi proper education to understand minute details.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks!

    • @sagarj5743
      @sagarj5743 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *lack

    • @picassoboy52
      @picassoboy52 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you know it's underrated? You have no idea who appreciates it

    • @guyincognito1406
      @guyincognito1406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Underrated by algorithm, should get far more exposure imo.

  • @comodojoe59
    @comodojoe59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Listening to those audio representations of these incredible events is something we are truly privileged to hear.

    • @Ulvetann
      @Ulvetann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never thought I would ever hear black holes merge. It is sort of beyond my reach, so to say.

    • @MediHusky
      @MediHusky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially considering how there's no sound in a vacuum.

    • @z1mt0n1x2
      @z1mt0n1x2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MediHusky it isnt. they just converted the image to sound and stated that this is not what it actually sound like, its just another perspective.
      but, people likes to hear/read what the want...

    • @MediHusky
      @MediHusky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@z1mt0n1x2 the joke went so far over your head it's in low earth orbit.

    • @z1mt0n1x2
      @z1mt0n1x2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MediHusky hahaha

  • @Cross1nsan1ty
    @Cross1nsan1ty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    4:08 "Here's the gravitational waves played at their natural pitch." *Ad with Scottish bagpipes music blaring plays a second later before the recording*
    Thanks youtube, i really needed this right now 😒

    • @BytebroUK
      @BytebroUK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ad-block Plus or similar are your friends. I never see 'em!

  • @IAmNumber4000
    @IAmNumber4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    4:06 TIL the sound of two black holes colliding with one another is "zoop"

    • @anthonygarcia5375
      @anthonygarcia5375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can we simulate how it would sound say at the minimum wage distance away from the event?

  • @thenasadude6878
    @thenasadude6878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    This is like a mini lecture, or a short documentary. Very comprehensive, and as always very well done

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, thank you!

    • @ResurrectingJiriki
      @ResurrectingJiriki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy I find it amazing how you can speak of theoretical bunk like this and make it sound it's actually real. That is indeed well done.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ResurrectingJiriki now, now, let us be kind to each other.

    • @ResurrectingJiriki
      @ResurrectingJiriki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy Oh yeah sure I'm all for that, but willful ignorance is just that. Willful ignorance. And not calling that out is reprehensible.
      That being said, putting the ball back into your court, how is it kind to keep your audience in the dark about the science facts vs science theory, when it comes to black holes and the demonstrable flaws in the theory. Pun fully intended.

    • @Tanka036
      @Tanka036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ResurrectingJiriki I mean, if you wanna overturn one of the most well supported theories in physics, go ahead. I would love to read the paper that disproves the theory of relativity, special or general. But proclaiming that black holes and curved space-time don't exist is rather presumptuous to say the least if your are not to put forth a better explanation of the observed phenomena.

  • @ajhproductions2347
    @ajhproductions2347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Looks like popular mechanics was trying to beat you to breaking this story. Their article came out literally in the same 10 mins as your video. I prefer yours, more entertaining, educational, and peaceful. Thanks Christian! Cheers

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're very kind. Thanks!

    • @nagualdesign
      @nagualdesign 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The event was described in 2 papers published on the 2nd of September by R. Abbott et al. In other words, the people who 'break' stories like this are the scientists themselves. Everyone else is simply reporting what the scientists publish.

  • @PaulPeck
    @PaulPeck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Wow Christian! Great video man!🔥👍

  • @drivewayhero
    @drivewayhero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Carl Sagan had a bit where he went “wooooooop gaahhhh”, he was mimicking a whale song, little did he know he was actually perfectly sounding a black hole merger.

  • @sidewind131258
    @sidewind131258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are as of now the most pleasent newscaster I have heard, you don't talk a mile a minute, don't jump around like a cangaroo. If this is the same for the other videos you have made, you have a new subscriber. Oh and the subject in it self also was interesting, and yet posed more questions than answers for me. Keep up the good work

  • @Icza
    @Icza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's some mind bending fascinating stuff haha I love it. It's always down the rabbit hole in your videos and I come out realizing how much is going on out there that I have no idea about.

  • @t3hjnz
    @t3hjnz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw this announcement over the weekend, was planning to do some research myself, and so was pleasantly surprised to see your video pop up in my feed this morning. Thanks for putting this together so quickly, and for your thorough, cogent explanation of the data / phenomenon they appear to describe. Really enjoyed this.

  • @SnaFubar_24
    @SnaFubar_24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I live relatively close to Ligo Livingston and when things settle down from C-19 I want to visit this awesome instrument.

  • @DavidPumpernickel
    @DavidPumpernickel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    14:19 but when you repeat several measurements, 1% becomes high, because you expect eventually you should see such a merger. It would be unlikely after enough time that we don't see something which by itself is unlikely

  • @sanketpatil6711
    @sanketpatil6711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You really enlighten us with the most complex terms and information with a very simple manner!!
    It becomes easy to understand!
    Thanks for making such quality content!

  • @badmonkey3866
    @badmonkey3866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands down one of the best channels on the subject of astrophysics. You explain how things work in details for the everyone to understand. Very direct, no assuming, and admitting that things can go one way or another. We at an age where the world's science departments are creating ground breaking machinery. I for one am excited to hear this, the possibilities are in fact endless. Amazing channel, thanks for your hard work!

  • @SlimThrull
    @SlimThrull 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yup. That's about how I imagined black hole mergers would sound.

  • @pepsimax2001
    @pepsimax2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Putting the ad at the end... THANKYOU for not interrupting my train of thought while trying to grasp something like this.

  • @rad.man.1
    @rad.man.1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those people should get a Nobel price just for figuring out how to measure those tiniest of scales.

  • @pansepot1490
    @pansepot1490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, thanks. I am in Italy and I have heard of Virgo decades ago, when I was a kid. Glad to know that finally it’s been put to work and it’s earning its keep. 😁😂

  • @WilliamGilbert_KSP_Player
    @WilliamGilbert_KSP_Player 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a criminally underrated channel. Great work, Christian.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! At least I'm not overrated :)

  • @jansenart0
    @jansenart0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    "Most massive black hole merger EVER detected"
    is the same as
    "Most massive black hole merger detected in the PAST FIVE YEARS"
    They found one as soon as they turned the damn thing on. This stuff happens literally ALL THE TIME.

    • @nagualdesign
      @nagualdesign 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😆 Yes, it is a bit of a misnomer. A bit like a tabloid headline.

    • @LoPhatKao
      @LoPhatKao 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      well, we couldn't detect them without a detector... so technically 'ever' is 'since it was turned on'

    • @Superstorm50
      @Superstorm50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s how astronomy works. In my opinion, that’s what makes astronomy the coolest science.

    • @dirremoire
      @dirremoire 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, it shouldn’t be happening all the time. That’s become the problem with LIGO. I’m not sure the whole project even works

    • @jansenart0
      @jansenart0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@dirremoire What's your PhD. in?

  • @SquirrelASMR
    @SquirrelASMR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite space channel. You explain things so clearly and keep things interesting and detailed with all extra research you put in compared to other channels.

    • @menciusmoldbug4255
      @menciusmoldbug4255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out SFIA with Isaac Arthur. Absolutely fantastic channel

  • @will2see
    @will2see 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best astronomy/astrophysics channel on YT. Period.

  • @smoorej
    @smoorej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is an incredibly clear explanation of a very complex topic. Extremely well done, amazing visuals, absolutely brilliant.

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After everyone else gave us their spin on this, You hit the ball out of the park. Thanks Christian.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thank you Jeremy. There are some good videos out there on the subject, I'm glad you liked it!

    • @Everynamestaken69
      @Everynamestaken69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100%. I typically watch many similar channels to this and his are my new favorite. I’m a new subscriber I’m glad I found this channel!

  • @Zorlof
    @Zorlof 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, first time I hear such detail in a TH-cam astronomy presentation. Thank you.

  • @katiekawaii
    @katiekawaii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The writing and delivery of this is masterful. Excellent video.

  • @thomasgeorgecastleberry6918
    @thomasgeorgecastleberry6918 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! You cleared up a lot of misunderstandings.

  • @TuNguyen-vu1cg
    @TuNguyen-vu1cg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally they have confirmed the eccentric hyppothesis. Thank you so much for your video

  • @jamesfanning6129
    @jamesfanning6129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thank you Doctor. I really enjoy your videos. Best astronomy/astrophysics one out here.

  • @afg420007
    @afg420007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very fine explanation of most complicated subject...thank prof.

  • @mitchrosendale632
    @mitchrosendale632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Way over my head. I’ve watched multiple times and can’t wrap my mind around this stuff. Science is crazy

    • @christopherwellman2364
      @christopherwellman2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry about it. The scientists don't know what they're talking about, either.

    • @dankuchar6821
      @dankuchar6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ask a question and I can probably answer it for you and explain it in a way you can understand.

    • @bobbyt223
      @bobbyt223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dankuchar6821 🤣

  • @bethechange2024
    @bethechange2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am avid reader every day and will never be able to read the number on my list, especially in my fields of work. I was intrigued to review Blinkist, a site which you brought to my attention last week, and can say that I am now a yearly paid subscriber through the embedded link here. Additionally I have passed on a recommendation this weekend to two friends based on their interests.
    Thank you again for the brilliantly detailed and engaging videos you produce and I look forward to all forthcoming productions!!
    With my best regards,
    Andrew Waldie.

  • @KentheDeer
    @KentheDeer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So interesting! Thanks for another informative video, Mr. Ready. You explain things so concisely and understandably.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it!

  • @FelicianaDelacruz
    @FelicianaDelacruz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great video Christian thank you for the great video and explanations. The universe is full of surprises that don't conform to our thinking or theories. I find Black Holes and their related subjects incredibly fascinating. Thanks again for the informative video.

  • @Jabbaholl
    @Jabbaholl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another great upload. Not only friendly< interesting and informative too with an infectious enthusiasm and a simplified way of explaining for us less informed!!

  • @pianoman7753
    @pianoman7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic, personable presentation style. Looking forward to more!

  • @mugwump7049
    @mugwump7049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was puzzled by the missing 9 solar masses. Glad you addressed that. Anton Petrov didn't.

  • @HyzersGR
    @HyzersGR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Digging the Grateful Dead in the background! Looking forward to a video on Dark Stars 🌹💀🌹

  • @existenceispainforameeseeks
    @existenceispainforameeseeks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is by far the BEST video i have ever seen on this incredible topic.

  • @GinoNL
    @GinoNL 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The thought “damn, that’s scary. But awesome!” comes present nearly each time I watch a universe-related video.

  • @VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan
    @VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sound is like a condenser microphone used as a room microphone. The production value is so high but the sound is like that. I would suggest a small dynamic mic which you can attach to your shirt.

  • @onebeets
    @onebeets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Imagine buying 2 helicopters and flying them over the detectors at the same time

    • @damnfk063
      @damnfk063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I swear on my life I imagined that scenario too.. Glad to see I'm not aolne

  • @MisterTee2010
    @MisterTee2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Next to trains. Space has always fascinated me. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cheekiblin690
    @cheekiblin690 ปีที่แล้ว

    The natural pitch of these mergers sounds like a bubble popping, which is both mystifying and terrifying that such masses can merge so quickly and carelessly. I never heard of an "ERG" unit, which makes it a little hard to understand just how much energy is being released during a merger, but if it has more energy than a quasar I know it's a MASSIVE amount of energy!

  • @Imponderabilia995
    @Imponderabilia995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So interesting and visually pleasing!

  • @7STB7
    @7STB7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, very informative! Thanks, Christian! Greetings from Germany! - Stevie

  • @chippysteve4524
    @chippysteve4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another brilliant video Christian.
    Your explanations and presentation are top knotch,helping mere mortals to get their heads around just how fast our knowledge of the seemingly expanding Universe is itself expanding.
    Perhaps the Universe needs to expand thusly in order to accommodate our rapidly expanding consciousness and all those extra data storage servers we'll need :-)

  • @squirmy9295
    @squirmy9295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your voice is calming, kinda like the channel 'SEA' he also does space related stuff like this and is also really calming though he has a more storey style than just information. Not boring clam, but more like will calm me down if i feel like doing something really dumb or potentially harmful to myself.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much. SEA does wonderful work so I'm flattered to be compared to him. And please, never harm yourself. You're deserving of much better.

    • @squirmy9295
      @squirmy9295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy I know, I tend to calm down before anything happens but some I don't but i haven't in almost a month or so thanks to my therapist.

  • @A.R.77
    @A.R.77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What's more amazing...the black hole, or the fact we made a machine to detect the impossible?

    • @rsfakqj10rsf-33
      @rsfakqj10rsf-33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      However spectacular the universe may be, without any spectators, it won't be impressive

  • @elvest9
    @elvest9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video. I accidentally found it via youtube recommendations.

  • @louiscorprew7970
    @louiscorprew7970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome content and wonderfully presented! Thank you for creating this channel 🙂

  • @mrapollo13
    @mrapollo13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe two black holes colliding would be the cutest noise I've ever heard lmao

  • @piotrd.4850
    @piotrd.4850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This pair-instability supernova is downright batshit crazy. 50 Mt Tsar bomba was equivalent of roughly 1kg of antimatter. He we're talking about literally star's worth of mass anihillating.

  • @vitamin..e
    @vitamin..e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Launch Pad Astronomy: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
    Me: Hey I've seen this one

  • @DoctaOsiris
    @DoctaOsiris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    14:20 it might not be likely but that absolutely doesn't rule it out either... 🤦‍♂️💥 🤣

  • @cernunnos_lives
    @cernunnos_lives 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This sound clip needs to be sampled in a song!!!!

  • @larryjohnson2906
    @larryjohnson2906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Universe: has a cosmically catastrophic event.
    Noise generated: whooooop

  • @baroqueguitarist5673
    @baroqueguitarist5673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always thought that the expansion of the universe is a reaction to more and more matter coming together to form larger black holes. The black holes push down and stretch space time and Without spacetime being able to bend further that stress ripples out causing space to expand. Like the harder you push on a ballon the more the air inside the ballon gets moved and causes stretching along the edges in response to pressure. I also thought it explains why galaxies don't come apart and dark matter.

  • @grapeshot
    @grapeshot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The intro and the musical score of the movie The Black Hole comes to mind.

  • @jondough76
    @jondough76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fantastic video! Keep up the good work!

  • @dogcarman
    @dogcarman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that a stellar process turned 9 solar masses into energy in a fraction of a second. Humbling...

  • @sergusy7005
    @sergusy7005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Christian. Great video, and excellent explanation. 👍🏻

  • @WilliamsWrestlin
    @WilliamsWrestlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm loving this emergence of space related channels coming on my recommendation feed. My head has always been in space.

  • @BlockBlazer
    @BlockBlazer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Two black holes, two of the most intense monsters in the universe colliding.
    The noise:
    *blooooop*

    • @oriondx72
      @oriondx72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what you expect sounds doesnt travel in space!

  • @pipertripp
    @pipertripp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As we build up more data I think we'll start to get a handle on many of these puzzlers. It seems to me that right now we just don't have a great sense for how common many of these events are. With more detectors coming online and upgrades to existing systems allow us to explore a larger volume of space, we'll build up better statistics on these events. I'm very much looking forward to that happening.

  • @bxbank
    @bxbank 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blinkist demonstrates that books could be just 15min reads if people were really honest. That's money for ya ...

  • @dancingwiththedogsdj
    @dancingwiththedogsdj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whooop, whooop... There it is! 😂 Love the video and the channel... Maybe that should be the theme for LIGO?? 😉

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol!

    • @dancingwiththedogsdj
      @dancingwiththedogsdj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy thank you! Now the task of getting that out of my head. 😵 After I crank up the song half a dozen times and make sure it's cemented in my brain. And I still haven't watched the new video on black holes I just saw posted. Ugh! Whooop...

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I didn't add any new woops in the new video :D

    • @dancingwiththedogsdj
      @dancingwiththedogsdj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy awww, shucks! I'll still love it... ❤️ You're awesome!

  • @parkershaw8529
    @parkershaw8529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LISA, LISA, LISA! Can't wait LISA flies!

  • @MichaelHarto
    @MichaelHarto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "wooop.. noice"

  • @LightStrikerQc
    @LightStrikerQc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand how black holes even manage to "merge" as space-time is stretched to the point where time is on a standstill near them.

  • @KristinaSmallhorn
    @KristinaSmallhorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Christian. I’m literally 15 minutes from Livingston Louisiana . Is this something I could go visit or see?

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't know if they're open for public tours in normal times, but I think they had to shut down because apocalypse.

    • @KristinaSmallhorn
      @KristinaSmallhorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Launch Pad Astronomy 😷🤦🏻‍♀️😔

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next time I'm in LA we'll visit LIGO :)

  • @nilsp9426
    @nilsp9426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love it, when space goes BOOM BOOM

  • @williamnicholson8133
    @williamnicholson8133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any time they say this is impossible when it comes to the universe there always an exception

  • @insertyourfeelingshere8106
    @insertyourfeelingshere8106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do see how it is mind bogglingly unlikely, but as long as the chances are greater then 0 it is possible

  • @alanfoxman5291
    @alanfoxman5291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So TH-cam recommended this to me in February 2021 and now I need to know...was another flare detected in December 2020?

    • @Eversing93
      @Eversing93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't really find anything trough a google search. I'd also really like a confirmation from someone with insight on this.

    • @LaunchPadAstronomy
      @LaunchPadAstronomy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I haven’t seen anything published yet but that’s not surprising considering the analysis that would need to be involved.

    • @Eversing93
      @Eversing93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LaunchPadAstronomy That makes sense of course.
      Thanks a lot for taking the time to fill us in tho. Much appreciated!

  • @sevenproxies
    @sevenproxies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    "When you do not have time to read an entire book, you can listen to all its highlights in just 15 minutes"
    I laughed. I know you are reading a paid for script but damn...

    • @cosmikrelic4815
      @cosmikrelic4815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, heaven forbid you'd have to read a book.

    • @TravisFabel
      @TravisFabel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're technically watching a video that's a short version of research papers sooo...
      Probably exactly correct for his audience

  • @davistalhone9482
    @davistalhone9482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Merging blackholes don't release energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation" - so much for them ever being colorful!

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT! Now my dogs are into gravitational waves too.

  • @2numerodeux
    @2numerodeux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny... made me think of the interferometers we used at school... Just ours was about 50cm long xD, and it was already a pain in the ass to setup properly!

  • @chrismofer
    @chrismofer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's terrifying how quickly the holes orbit and merge, if those chirps are real time..

  • @MediHusky
    @MediHusky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might be late to the party but didn't people realize they could use millisecond pulsars as super stellar LISA array. I'm thinking it would be hard to get super exact measurements of micro fluctuations considering the distances involved, but then I'm not the experts.

  • @mperlatti
    @mperlatti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last two Black Holes will combine to make the Big Bang!
    A new beginning

  • @jimbobbyrnes
    @jimbobbyrnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    the only thing that is impossible is our ability to understand it

    • @datdudeinred
      @datdudeinred 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think so. Just look at how much we humans have progressed in last 100 years is more than enough of a proof that Humans can achieve anything that seems impossible. next 1000 years we might even leave our solar system and have a 3rd base of human civilisation say to trapist1 sys or alpha century sys

    • @jimbobbyrnes
      @jimbobbyrnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@datdudeinred i did not say our ability to understand it. i said OUR as in me and you. maybe our kids might be closer. but something like that will always be lost in translation. because we can't even communicate efficiently yet.

    • @jimbobbyrnes
      @jimbobbyrnes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@datdudeinred also i was making fun of the video's title. you can always point out a idiot when they say a real recorded event was impossible. usually the recorded event is a disaster and the person saying its impossible was the person who could have prevented it.

  • @bacicinvatteneaca
    @bacicinvatteneaca 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, it's either the result of a previous merger, the result of the black hole feeding on some 50 M star or something similar, or a much bigger direct collapse black hole that radiated away half of its mass

  • @l.mcmanus3983
    @l.mcmanus3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Okay, it is December 2021. Was that second flare ever detected? I may need to go dig this out.

  • @Superstorm50
    @Superstorm50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The universe never ceases to blow our mind 🤯🤯🤯🤯

  • @Ulvetann
    @Ulvetann 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and inspiring video. Now to the task of stopping black holes: Challenge accepted.

  • @512TheWolf512
    @512TheWolf512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is how much energy is needed to shake spacetime itself

  • @mrwinterhd5202
    @mrwinterhd5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so chill but very interesting to watch your videos

  • @Rikard_Nilsson
    @Rikard_Nilsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    not exactly the sound i'd expect two black holes crashing into each other would make...

  • @tamblyn9484
    @tamblyn9484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lISA detector gives off the feeling of a new stage of technology and science. So cool.

  • @oceanlawnlove8109
    @oceanlawnlove8109 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impossible to what WE know about space... But we didn't even know other galaxies existed barely 100 years ago.

  • @th3WhiteKnight
    @th3WhiteKnight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cosmic strings? The what? We need a video.

    • @sandoe41
      @sandoe41 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just watch the anime "Stellvia of the Universe". It has a cosmic string as part of the storyline.