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Gamma-ray Flare from Extinct Magnetar Illuminates Cigar Galaxy

Astronomers witness a significant gamma-ray flare from a previously inactive magnetar in the Cigar Galaxy, suggesting possibilities for detecting more extragalactic magnetars.

Discovered 2024-04-24T06:06:54.456684-07:00 | 2024-04-24T06:06:54.456684-07:00

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