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‘The beacons were lit!’ Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after ‘Lord of the Rings’ locations

Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.

Astrobitica February 13, 2026 (Last updated: February 13, 2026) 1 minute read

Scientists have named two systems of colliding supermassive black holes after Lord of the Rings locations, Gondor and Rohan.

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