A Black Hole Produces The Deepest Sound Ever…

The Perseus galaxy cluster contains a supermassive black hole that generates pressure waves, creating a B-flat note 57 octaves below middle C. This sound is far too low for the human ear to perceive.

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https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-black-hole-sonification-a-b-flat-from-a-black-hole/

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Published: March 29, 2026
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