"Unveiling the Universe's Secrets through Sound"

Astronomers are using "data sonification" to convert observational data into audible tones, allowing them to explore the invisible universe through sound. By associating sounds with data, researchers can analyze complex variables and parameters that are difficult to visualize. Data sonification not only opens new avenues for research and knowledge creation but also provides access to astronomy for people with visual impairments. Examples include the sonification of gravitational waves from colliding black holes and the creation of sound from electromagnetic "light echoes" around a black hole.