LIGO detected record-breaking black hole merger

LIGO has detected the most massive black hole merger ever observed, expanding our understanding of these cosmic giants. The collision produced a powerful gravitational wave signal. The merger involved black holes with masses of approximately 100 and 140 times that of the sun, far exceeding previous records. The black holes' rapid spin rates also presented a challenge for detection and analysis. Scientists believe these massive black holes may be the result of previous mergers. Future observations are needed to fully understand the origins of this record-breaking event, which was presented at a conference today.