It’s Not a Pulsar. It’s Not a Magnetar. So What Is This Bizarre Star?

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ASKAP J1832 CompositeAstronomers have uncovered a bizarre star, ASKAP J1832, that pulses radio waves and X-rays every 44 minutes—thousands of times slower than typical pulsars. This rare object also dims dramatically over months, making it the first of its kind. The discovery, involving NASA’s Chandra and Australia’s SKA Pathfinder telescopes, challenges current astrophysical models. Is it an [...]
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