NASA Missions Team Up to Study Unique Magnetar Outburst

The video discusses a unique radio signal from a magnetar, SGR 1935, in our galaxy. Magnetars, with extremely strong magnetic fields, are remnants of massive star explosions. On April 27th, SGR 1935 emitted a series of X-ray bursts, observed by various space telescopes. A subsequent radio signal, detected by CHIME and STARE2, suggests magnetars may cause fast radio bursts, previously seen only in other galaxies. This discovery supports the theory that magnetars are responsible for some fast radio bursts, prompting further research into their origins and characteristics.

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