"LIGO: A Passion for Understanding" - A new documentary about LIGO
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Watch LIGO: A Passion for Understanding, a 22-min documentary by fimmaker Kai Staats, which explores the science behind it.
The movie premiered today on space.com. The movie's site also includes a multimedia gallery and more.
Left to right: Artist's rendition of two black holes orbiting each other; LIGO beam tube; Frederick Raab, Director of LIGO Hanford Observatory; Jeffrey Kissel and Thomas Vo, Operations Specialists, LIGO Hanford Observatory; staff and scientists at work at the LIGO Hanford Observatory. All images are stills from the movie.