Pulsar broke a galactic filament in the Milky Way

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A fast-spinning neutron star, or pulsar, has been identified as the cause of a break in a massive galactic filament within the Milky Way. The pulsar, traveling at high speeds, collided with the 230-light-year-long filament, G359.13, distorting its magnetic field and creating a visible fracture. This was discovered using X-ray images from the Chandra Observatory and radio data. The filament, resembling a bone, is located near the Milky Way's center. This event highlights the ongoing chaotic activity within our galaxy, which astronomers continue to study using advanced instruments.


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