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astronomy1 year ago

"Unraveling Deep Space Mysteries: Neutron Star Glitches and Fast Radio Bursts"

NASA's X-ray telescopes observed a fast radio burst from a magnetar, a type of dead star, within our galaxy, providing unprecedented insights into the mysterious signals from deep space. The observation revealed that rapid changes in the magnetar's spin rate, known as "glitches," are crucial to understanding the process of fast radio burst generation. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the enigmatic phenomena of fast radio bursts and marks a major step forward in deciphering their origins, although many questions still remain.

via Giant Freakin Robot|
#astronomy#deep-space-signals#fast-radio-bursts
astronomy1 year ago

Unraveling the Mystery of Fast Radio Bursts: NASA's Latest Findings

NASA researchers observed a fast radio burst from a magnetar within our own galaxy, providing new insights into the origin of these mysterious deep space signals. The burst occurred between two "glitches" in the magnetar's rotation, with the object slowing down to its original speed 100 times faster than previously seen. The researchers also observed powerful X-rays and gamma rays before the burst, suggesting a change in conditions. While the exact trigger for fast radio bursts remains unknown, the findings shed light on the potential role of the magnetar's structure and dynamics in generating these enigmatic signals.

via Newsweek|
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astronomy1 year ago

"Unraveling the Mystery: NASA Telescopes Shed Light on Deep Space Signals"

NASA's X-ray telescopes observed a fast radio burst from a magnetar, providing new insights into the mysterious deep space signals. The burst occurred between two "glitches" when the magnetar suddenly started spinning faster, and the telescopes observed the magnetar for hours before and after the event. The study suggests that the rapid deceleration of the magnetar may be related to the generation of fast radio bursts, but more data is needed to fully understand these extreme cosmic events.

via Phys.org|
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astronomy1 year ago

"Unraveling Deep Space Mysteries: NASA Telescopes and Fast Radio Bursts"

NASA's X-ray telescopes observed a fast radio burst from a magnetar, providing new insights into the mysterious deep space signals. The burst occurred between two "glitches" when the magnetar suddenly started spinning faster, and researchers were surprised to see that it slowed down rapidly in just nine hours. Scientists are considering various factors, such as the magnetar's dense interior and powerful magnetic field, to understand how these bursts are produced. The unprecedented view sets scientists on a path to better understand these extreme radio events and highlights the need for more data to complete the mystery.

via NASA|
#astronomy#deep-space-signals#fast-radio-bursts