Tag: magnetar
Cosmic flashes from an unexpected source
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“There’s nothing known in the sky that does that!” An exceptional object discovered in the Milky Way
The Universe will definitely never stop surprising us. Regularly, he reveals new objects to us. Unexpected. Surprising. Confusing. And today once again, a mysterious object that illuminates the sky with…
Here is the most powerful supernova in X-rays ever observed
In 2018, astronomers observed the first supernova explosion of a new class called “the Cow”. Today, a team reports discovering news of these amazing explosions. The brightest ever observed in…
Most powerful X-ray supernova ever seen
In 2018, astronomers observed the first supernova explosion of a new class dubbed “The Cow”. Today, a team reports having discovered news of these astonishing explosions. The brightest ever seen…
The titanic eruption of a neutron star
Some neutron stars produce extremely energetic flares. Very brief events that are difficult to observe. But astronomers have just recorded crucial information about one of these eruptions. They should help…