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How to explore Gravitational Waves 3D Explorer
Open the Gravitational Waves 3D Explorer, read GW150914 literacy (36 + 29 Msun, strain ~1e-21), then play the chirp as ripple rings expand.
- Open https://freetoolonline.com/space-3d/gravitational-waves.html and wait for the binary and first rings.
- Read the facts panel: 36 + 29 Msun, 62 Msun remnant, 410 Mpc, 1e-21 strain, 35-150 Hz.
- Press Pause / Play, Slow, and Fast to scrub the chirp.
- Toggle rings or Reset to restart the inspiral.
- Compare with Spacetime Curvature 3D for static grids, or Gravitational Slingshot 3D for flybys.
Gravitational waves key figures (GW150914)
| Quantity | Value |
|---|---|
| Progenitor masses | 36 + 29 solar masses |
| Final remnant | 62 solar masses |
| Distance | 410 Mpc |
| Peak strain | ~1e-21 |
| Frequency sweep | 35-150 Hz |
Next: the when guide or vs alternatives. Open the Gravitational Waves 3D Explorer.
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