New gravitational wave hits Earth--For the first time, 3 detectors zoom in on location

New gravitational wave hits Earth--For the first time, 3 detectors zoom in on location 10/06/2017 10:58 AM EDT For the first time, three detectors have tracked the gravitational waves emitted by a merger of two black holes--a critical new capability that allows scientists to more closely locate a gravitational wave's birthplace in space. It is the fourth announced detection of a binary black-hole system by the LIGO detectors and the first significant gravitational-wave signal recorded by the Virgo detector. Full story at http://science.psu.edu/news-and-events/2017-news/new-gravitational-wave-hits-earth-for-the-first-time-3-detectors-zoom-in-on-its-location Source The Pennsylvania State University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111