SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 16, 2025Hacker News

Astronomers discover neutron star with an incredibly slow six-hour spin

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Astronomers have discovered a neutron star, ASKAP J1839-075, spinning extremely slowly at one rotation every 6.45 hours, challenging previous theories about these collapsed stars. This "pulsar" emits radio waves despite its slow speed, contradicting conventional wisdom and potentially changing understanding of neutron star evolution.

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