Tag: Neutron Stars
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Cosmic Clockwork: The Strange Radio/X-ray Beacon ASKAP J1832-0911 Redefines Long-Period Transients
Discovery of a cosmic timekeeper In a landmark finding that could rewrite sections of stellar physics, scientists have identified a mysterious object in space known as ASKAP J1832-0911. Located about 16,000 light-years from Earth, this source radiates radio waves and X-ray bursts with uncanny precision, every 44 minutes, each activity episode lasting exactly two minutes.…
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Largest catalog of black hole mergers to date is released
Overview: A sweeping update from the gravitational-wave community An international network of observatories has released version 4.0 of its catalog, listing 128 new black hole merger candidates detected during the first phase of the fourth observing run, O4a. This milestone expands the catalog of gravity-echo events captured as ripples in space and time, demonstrating how…
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GWTC 4.0: The Largest Catalog of Black Hole Mergers Yet Expands Our View of the Cosmos
Overview: A New Milestone in Gravitational-Wave Astronomy The international network of gravitational-wave detectors has released version 4.0 of its catalog, GWTC 4.0, documenting 128 new black hole merger candidates from the first phase of the fourth observing run, known as O4a. This milestone not only broadens the inventory of cosmic collisions but also strengthens the…
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Spider Pulsars: The Cosmic Predators of Space
Introduction to Spider Pulsars When we think of spiders, we often envision them in our gardens or homes, spinning webs to catch unsuspecting insects. But what if these arachnids had a cosmic counterpart? Enter the realm of spider pulsars, fascinating celestial phenomena discovered and cataloged by a team of physicists, including Professor Manuel Linares Alegret…
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Spider Pulsars: The Cosmic Predators of the Night Sky
Understanding Spider Pulsars When we think of spiders, we often envision their intricate webs and predatory behaviors on Earth. However, physicists like Manuel Linares Alegret have brought this concept to the cosmos, studying celestial objects known as spider pulsars. These fascinating double-star systems not only showcase the wonders of physics but also unveil the intriguing…
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Exploring Spider Pulsars: The Cosmic Cannibals
What Are Spider Pulsars? Spider pulsars, a fascinating phenomenon in astrophysics, are highly dense neutron stars that have a peculiar relationship with their companion stars. Described as cosmic cannibals, these pulsars can consume their partners, much like a spider preying on its mate. This article will delve into the essence of spider pulsars, their types,…