In a nearby galaxy, a rare kind of dead star erupted into a giant outburst.
This in itself may not be so peculiar; but, for the first time, changes in its brightness during this event have been documented in detail, giving scientists a window into understanding the processes that produce these colossal flares.The star is a type of extreme neutron star called a magnetar, located up to 13 million light-years away in the, and at the 160-millisecond peak of its eruption, it emitted as much energy as the Sun does in 100 millennia.
"Even in an inactive state, magnetars can be one hundred thousand times more luminous than our Sun, but in the case of the flash that we have studied – the GRB 2001415 – the energy that was released is equivalent to that which our Sun radiates in one hundred thousand years,"of the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia in Spain.
All stars have their quirks and peculiarities, but magnetars have to be close to the most peculiar. They're
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Calling All Astro Lovers: Do This *Before* Reading Your 2022 HoroscopeIf you're curious to learn more about astrology, we've rounded up three key concepts that are sure to go a long way in your overall understanding of the subject. ✨
Weiterlesen »
COVID hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for vaccinesHospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have soared to unprecedented levels, a worrisome trend in those too young to be vaccinated.
Weiterlesen »
COVID hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for vaccinesThe hospitalization rate in these youngest kids has surged to more than 4 in 100,000 children, up from 2.5 per 100,000.
Weiterlesen »
COVID hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for vaccinesHospitalizations of U.S. children under 5 with COVID-19 have soared to unprecedented levels, a worrisome trend in those too young to be vaccinated.
Weiterlesen »
The Crowd That Lifted Up Eventbrite’s CEOJulia Hartz relied on the help of key advisers to steer the ticketing and events-management company through a severe crisis
Weiterlesen »
Astronomer Amy Mainzer Spent Hours Chatting With Leonardo DiCaprio for Netflix's 'Don't Look Up'The film's science adviser shares what it was like working with the star-studded cast, and what we can learn from the disaster flick about science denialism.
Weiterlesen »