Astronomers Observe Mysterious Bursts of Radio Waves from Deep Space

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Astronomers may be a step closer to providing one answer to the cause of mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space. Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed a fast radio burst event before and after it occurred. These bursts release as much energy as the Sun does in a year and have a laser-like beam. A recent burst was traced back to a magnetar in our own galaxy.

Astronomers may be a step closer to understanding the cause of mysterious bursts of radio waves from deep space. Two NASA X-ray telescopes recently observed a fast radio burst event before and after it occurred.

These bursts release as much energy as the Sun does in a year and have a laser-like beam. It is difficult to determine their origin due to their short duration. However, a recent burst was traced back to a magnetar in our own galaxy.

 

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