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Bizarre galactic radio source remains active for two decades with no detectable X-rays

Bizarre galactic radio source remains active for two decades with no detectable X-rays
Phys.org Monday 14 September 2026, 12:00 UTC 1 min read
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Astronomers have identified a peculiar radio transient in the Milky Way that has remained active for more than two decades, defying the behavior expected of known classes of galactic radio sources. The paper posted to the arXiv preprint server on Aug. 21 discusses the rare event that may have caused this bizarre radio emission.

Astronomers have identified a peculiar radio transient in the Milky Way that has remained active for more than two decades, defying the behavior expected of known classes of galactic radio sources. The paper posted to the arXiv preprint server on Aug. 21 discusses the rare event that may have caused this bizarre radio emission.
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