WASHINGTON (May 29, 2025) – A celestial object, perhaps a collection of stars, is emitting X-rays and shooting out radio waves every 44 minutes. This object is approximately 15,000 light-years away according to an AP report.
The unidentified object is located in a region of the Milky Way and it could be a dead star like a neutron or something unknown, scientists say.
Alexander J. van der Horst, associate professor of physics and deputy chair of the department of physics at the George Washington University, researches multi-wavelength observations and modeling of a variety of high-energy cosmic transient sources, including gamma-ray bursts, gravitational wave sources, magnetars, and tidal disruption events.
Professor van der Horst’s areas of expertise include high-energy astrophysics and cosmic transients.
If you would like to schedule an interview with Professor van der Horst, please contact Claire Sabin at claire [dot] sabin
gwu [dot] edu (claire[dot]sabin[at]gwu[dot]edu).
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