Astronomers have discovered a unique star, ASKAP J1832−0911, that challenges current understanding of stellar behavior. This star emits pulses of radio waves and X-rays with a steady rhythm every 44 minutes, defying previous expectations about long-period radio transients.
Researchers used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) radio telescope to detect these simultaneous pulses. The X-ray detection was a lucky break, as the telescope was pointed at something else when it caught the source during its “crazy” bright phase.
The synchronized pulses suggest that ASKAP J1832 has an intense and complex magnetic field capable of producing high-energy radiation in a way previously unseen. This discovery challenges our understanding of how neutron stars behave and hints at unexplored physics behind their emissions.
Further observations with more advanced telescopes are expected to provide deeper insights into ASKAP J1832 and other similar objects. The star’s extreme behavior may help rewrite scientific understanding of how stars evolve, emit energy, and eventually die.
Source: https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/strange-star-sends-x-ray-and-radio-signals-at-once