'Halo' Of Echoing X-rays From Magnetar Outburst | Video

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 14:30 in Astronomy & Space

A highly magnetized neutron Star named SGR J1550-5418 erupted with a series of powerful x-ray and gamma-ray flares on Jan 22, 2009. NASA's Swift satellite observed the outburst over the course of 6 days.

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