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    Astronomers capture birth of a magnetar, confirming link to some of universe's brightest exploding stars
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    Astronomers capture birth of a magnetar, confirming link to some of universe’s brightest exploding stars

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    2. Assassassin6969 on

      I know they don’t, but I want to believe they sound like microwaves 🙂

    4. astraveoOfficial on

      Hi folks! I’m the lead author on this study, I’m happy to answer any questions!

    5. broderia on

      Can the magnetic field really “stretch” atoms into thin cylinders? Are the nucleons of these cylinders stacked in a line, or how are they arranged? Do the electrons still somehow orbit? What type of atoms are available to stretch in the vicinity of a magnetar? Does the magnetic field’s overpowering of the strong force release energy? Can these cylinders combine to form a molecular structure?

      Sorry for the bombardment of questions. I find these objects fascinating. Thank you for offering any answers!