Spooky “transient” object detected in our galactic neighborhood
We weren't even sure something like this was possible
Tag: magnetar
Astronomers detect magnetic star flashing in an instant with the energy produced by the sun in 100,000 years
Astronomers have called it a "cosmic monster".
Astronomers may have discovered a new cosmic phenomena — and we don’t really know what it is
What we do know is that it blasts enormously powerful X-rays into the void.
Astronomers detect biggest explosion we’ve seen
The star was observed for the first time in June, but it's still radiating massive amounts of energy, making it ...
Astronomers observe spinning neutron star suddenly slowing down
In a never-before seen feat, astronomers using NASA's Swift X-ray Telescope have observed a spinning neutron star suddenly slowing down, ...
Astronomers Pinpoint Origin Of Nature’s Most Powerful Magnetic Bursts
Those bursts are from magnetars. You may have some idea about what a white dwarf is, or a black hole ...