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  • Gravitational Waves & Gamma Rays: The Neutron Star Merger of 2017
    Yes, on August 17, 2017, the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration detected gravitational waves from the merger of two neutron stars. This historic detection was further supported by a simultaneous gamma-ray burst, designated as GRB 170817A, that was observed from the location of the merger. This marked the first detection of both gravitational waves and gamma rays from a single astronomical event, which provided exceptional insights into the properties and astrophysical processes associated with merging neutron stars.
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