Astronomers discovered a flashing object emitting radio, X-ray waves

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Astronomers have identified a previously unknown cosmic object, ASKAP J1832-0911, emitting both radio waves and X-rays, a phenomenon never before observed. This discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The object pulses for two minutes every 44 minutes, a pattern detected by the ASKAP radio telescope and confirmed by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. This is the first time such long-period transients have been observed in X-rays, offering new insights. Located in the Milky Way, about 15,000 light-years away, the object's nature remains a mystery, potentially representing a new type of celestial body or a previously unknown stellar process. Further research is planned.


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