ASKAP J1832-0911, a mysterious celestial object located 15,000 light-years away, has been observed emitting X-rays and radio signals in flashes every 44 minutes. Identified as a new type of cosmic body known as a long-period transient (LPT), this phenomenon has now been captured in both low and high-energy forms, raising questions about its origins. The exact mechanisms behind its bursts remain unknown, and recent discoveries of such objects indicate that they may represent a new class of astronomical phenomena, warranting further investigation and understanding.
"This object is unlike anything we have seen before," team leader and Curtin University researcher Zieng (Andy) Wang said in a statement.
The mystery object, known as ASKAP J1832-0911, is located within the Milky Way about 15,000 light-years away from Earth.
The team behind this discovery hopes the finding could help reveal what these flashing objects actually are and how they launch their mystery signals.
Astronomers also don't know why these signals 'switch on' and 'switch off' at long, regular and unusual intervals.
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