A stellar “Rosetta stone” reveals the source of mysterious cosmic signals
Astronomers have identified the source of mysterious long-period radio transients as a 'cataclysmic variable' system consisting of a white dwarf and a red dwarf. The discovery was made using the ASKAP radio telescope and provides insight into how these stellar systems emit radio bursts.
Why it matters
Solving this astronomical mystery helps scientists better understand the life cycles of stars and the origins of complex cosmic radio signals.
Astronomers have traced a mysterious type of repeating cosmic signal to an unusual pair of stars, providing the strongest evidence yet for the source of one of astronomy's most puzzling phenomena.
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