Magnetar is taking a more hands-on approach at AXPONA 2026 with the introduction of the Magnetar Lounge, a dedicated demo ...

In the morning of April 28, a newly built radio telescope was monitoring the quiet skies over British Columbia when it caught the flash that would change everything. One of the telescope’s duties was ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In December 2024, astronomers watched a star around 25 times the ...

Astronomers have for the first time observed the birth of a magnetar, a highly magnetized, rapidly spinning neutron star, directly linked to some of the universe’s brightest exploding stars. This ...

Using the VLBA, astronomers have made the first direct geometric measurement of the distance to a magnetar. This precision measurement to one of the most magnetic objects in the Universe could help ...

'Assuming it's a magnetar, it shouldn't be possible for this object to produce radio waves. But we're seeing them.' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.