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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:gravitational_waves
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:gamma-ray_burst_GRB_170817_A
gravitational wave astronomy short gamma-ray bursts theories of cosmic expansion theories of gravitational wave propagation |
| gptkbp:can_detect |
gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkb:Virgo gptkb:LIGO gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope gptkb:Swift_Observatory |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
understanding of gravitational waves
multimessenger astronomy understanding of cosmic events understanding of the universe's evolution understanding of heavy element formation |
| gptkbp:date |
August 17, 2017
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| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Virgo
gptkb:LIGO LIGO and Virgo collaborations |
| gptkbp:distance |
approximately 130 million light-years
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| gptkbp:first_appearance |
electromagnetic counterpart
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| gptkbp:highlights |
importance of multi-messenger astronomy
the role of international collaboration in science |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
GW170817
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| gptkbp:influenced |
public policy on science funding
the design of future observatories future gravitational wave detections theoretical models of neutron star mergers |
| gptkbp:inspired |
educational programs in astronomy
public interest in astrophysics new theories in cosmology new research in astrophysics new technologies in detection methods |
| gptkbp:inspired_research_on |
kilonova phenomena
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| gptkbp:involved |
two neutron stars
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| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
gptkb:Chandra_X-ray_Observatory
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope gptkb:Fermi_Gamma-ray_Space_Telescope optical wavelengths radio wavelengths infrared wavelengths ground-based telescopes space-based telescopes multiple wavelengths multiple observatories |
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
gravitational wave astronomy advancements
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| gptkbp:led_to |
new observational techniques
multimessenger astronomy new discoveries in astrophysics collaborative international research efforts increased interest in gravitational wave research new collaborations in astrophysics studies on heavy element formation |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:NGC_4993
in the galaxy NGC 4993 |
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
scientific publications
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
kilonova event
new insights into dark matter new insights into gamma-ray bursts new insights into neutron star properties |
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:first_direct_evidence_of_neutron_star_mergers
gptkb:first_observed_electromagnetic_counterpart_to_a_gravitational_wave_event highlighted the importance of international collaboration in astronomy inspired educational initiatives in science communication showed the connection between gravitational waves and kilonovae demonstrated the importance of rapid follow-up observations demonstrated the potential of gravitational wave astronomy showed the potential for future discoveries in the field encouraged the development of new theoretical frameworks contributed to the understanding of cosmic events. demonstrated the value of open data in science increased interest in the study of neutron stars influenced funding and policy decisions in science inspired public interest in astrophysics led to advancements in detection technology led to the creation of new research collaborations provided a platform for interdisciplinary research provided a test case for general relativity highlighted the role of citizen science in astronomy contributed to the understanding of the expansion of the universe provided insights into the behavior of matter under extreme conditions influenced the development of new theoretical models provided evidence for the origin of short gamma-ray bursts encouraged the integration of different scientific disciplines showed the importance of public engagement in science first time gravitational waves and electromagnetic waves were observed from the same event led to the establishment of new observational protocols contributed to the understanding of gravitational wave propagation demonstrated the need for global coordination in astronomical observations first observed event of its kind |
| gptkbp:type |
binary neutron star merger
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| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
merger of neutron stars
heavy element synthesis in the universe kilonova emissions the capabilities of LIGO the capabilities of Virgo the potential of gravitational wave astronomy. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:LIGO
gptkb:gravitational_waves |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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