Gravitational wave astronomy
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Gravitational wave astronomy is nascent branch of observational astronomy which aims to use gravitational waves (minute distortions of spacetime predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity) to win observational data about objects such as neutron stars and black holes, about events such as supernovae and about the early universe shortly after the big bang.
So far, gravitational waves have only been detected indirectly, and gravitational wave astronomy remains more of a possibility than an actuality. However, a number of gravitational wave detectors are in operation with the aim of making gravitational wave astronomy a reality.