Magnetar

Starquake: Massive flare from magnetar lights up nearby galaxy, astronomers say

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Los Angeles, CA – A massive explosion in space has captured the attention of astronomers worldwide. The eruption, detected by an international team, originated from a mega-magnetic star in a nearby galaxy, showcasing a rare phenomenon that has puzzled scientists. The burst of energy came from a recently deceased magnetar, lighting up the Cigar Galaxy with a giant gamma-ray flare. This spectacular event has provided researchers with valuable insight into the behavior of neutron stars …

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**Magnetar Mystery:** Astronomers Detect Unusual Radio Signals from Earth’s Closest Star – What’s Behind the Complex Behavior?

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Scientists at the CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope in Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding Earth’s closest magnetar. The magnetar, known as XTE J1810-197, has been found emitting unusual radio signals that are unlike anything seen before. Typically, magnetars emit polarized light, but this particular star is sending out circularly polarized radio waves, causing the light to spiral as it travels through space. This unexpected finding has left researchers astonished, with lead scientist Dr. Marcus …

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Radio Waves: Unlocking the Mystery Behind Fast Radio Bursts and Magnetar Behavior

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Astronomers in College Park, Maryland recently made a groundbreaking discovery about the source of mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space. Employing NASA’s X-ray telescopes, scientists were able to observe a fast radio burst from a magnetar within our galaxy- a phenomenon that has confounded researchers for years. Fast radio bursts are powerful and brief cosmic events that release about as much energy as the Sun does in a year, making them truly remarkable. …

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