Unusual neutron star rotating every 76 seconds discovered in the stellar cemetery
The MeerKAT telescope detects the star. Credit: Danielle Futeselaar An international team led by a scientist from the University of Sydney has discovered an unusual neutron star that emits a very slow-spinning radio signal, completing one rotation every 76 seconds. The star is unique because it resides in the “Neutron Star Cemetery,” where no pulsations …
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