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Record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal magnetar's birth
Original: A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar
Astronomers have detected an extraordinarily powerful X-ray flash that could be the first direct observation of a magnetar being born. Magnetars are neutron stars with the strongest magnetic fields known in the universe, usually formed in supernova explosions. Researchers say the record-breaking burst fits theoretical predictions for the moment such a star switches on, offering a rare glimpse into one of the most extreme events in astrophysics.
Why now: A record-breaking astronomical observation offers a rare possible first look at the birth of a magnetar, a topic of wide scientific interest.
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- A record-breaking X-ray flash may reveal the birth of a magnetar · sciencedaily.com
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