Neutron-star merger observations announced
Date as reported
Researchers announced gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations associated with GW170817.
- Category
- Discoveries and Scientific Results
- Type
- Discovery
- Organization
- LIGO
- Participants
- Virgo, observing partners
Context and qualifications
Announcement date; gravitational-wave event occurred August 17.
Sources and attribution
- NASA HEASARC — High-energy astronomy history (opens in a new tab) — Factual summary; source attribution retained.