RADIO BURST IN MILKY WAY

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RADIO BURST IN MILKY WAY

NASA recently observed a mix of radio signals and X-rays in the Milky Way.
This has never been observed earlier in the galaxy.
NASA has also reported the spotting of Fast Radio Bursts. This was detected by the CHIME telescope.

What are Fast Radio Bursts?

Fast Radio Bursts are bright bursts of radio waves produced by astronomical objects with changing magnetic fields.
The duration of these bursts last only for milli-second. making it difficult to spot Fast Radio Bursts.

Origin of Milky Way Radio Burst

The Fast Radio Burst spotted was from a powerful neutron star. It is referred to as Magnetar. It is located in the constellation Vulpecula.

CHIME telescope

CHIME is a Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment. It is a radio telescope located in Canada. It is a telescope used to receive radio waves.

Gamma Ray Bursts

The Gamma Ray Bursts result from the merger of binary neutron stars.

Source: Science Reporter

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