The Mystery of the Star That Wasn't There

Gaminga, a mysterious gamma-ray source discovered by NASA's SAS 2 satellite, puzzled astronomers for decades. Initially, its lack of visible light and radio waves made it difficult to identify. In 1987, a breakthrough revealed it as a pulsar, despite its unusual characteristics like age and radio silence. Theories suggest its magnetic field might absorb radio waves, or its emission angle might be misaligned with Earth. Gaminga also helped resolve a mystery about high-energy particles, previously thought to be linked to dark matter. This pulsar continues to intrigue scientists, offering insights into the universe.

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