‘Cosmic glitch discovered’: A 6.5-hour neutron star turns astrophysics upside down

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Slow Pulsar

A neutron star spinning every 6.5 hours has been discovered, defying all known theories.

Cosmic Beacon

ASKAP J1839-0756 emits periodic radio pulses, acting like a lighthouse for the cosmos.

Rare Double

This pulsar emits flashes from both magnetic poles, a unique phenomenon seen in just 3% of such stars.

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Unexpected Discovery

Found using CSIRO’s ASKAP telescope, the object’s signals defied initial observations.

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Puzzling Physics

Standard theory says neutron stars this slow shouldn’t emit radio waves—yet it does.

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Magnetar Mystery

The pulsar might be a magnetar, but its behavior even challenges what is known about them.

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Alternate Theories

Some astronomers suspect it could be a white dwarf, though no evidence supports this yet.

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Astronomy Milestone

Published in Nature Astronomy, the study opens new questions about stellar evolution.

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Universe’s Secrets

This object shows how much we still don’t understand, pushing science into new territory.