LIGO

LIGO labs discovered gravitational waves

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The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is made up of two complexes in the United States. Separated by thousands of miles, each one is 5 miles long.

Produced by Matt Stuart. Video courtesy National Science Foundation.

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