Scientists spot powerful radiation coming from deep in space

[Judi Lynn]

The unprecedented discovery could shed light on 'fast radio bursts', one of the most mysterious signals in the universe

Andrew Griffin
@_andrew_griffin
Wednesday 23 May 2018 17:31

Scientists have spotted one of the most detailed looks at the universe in the history of astronomy.

The breakthrough observation allowed scientists to receive radiation from deep in space, and could shed light on the fast radio bursts that are one of the most mysterious signals we have ever received on Earth.

The discovery is an unprecedented look at the distant universe. The observation is equivalent to looking out from Earth and seeing a flea on the surface of Pluto.

The observation was possible because scientists actually saw two stars orbiting each other, and working to propel the radiation through the universe and down to Earth. The two stars are a mere 20 kilometres apart – but they are around 6,500 light years from Earth.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/pulsar-fast-radio-bursts-universe-image-picture-discovery-nature-a8366051.html

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