Astronomers identify a strange new object in the Milky Way
144ASKAP J1832−091 is a mysterious celestial object located in the Milky Way, about 15,000 light-years from Earth. It was identified by astronomers observing the remnants of a supernova and attracted attention for emitting radio waves and X-rays in a regular 44-minute cycle. This unusual behavior suggests that it could be a highly magnetized neutron star, such as a magnetar, or even a white dwarf, but its characteristics do not exactly correspond to these types of stars.
The discovery was published on May 28, 2025 in the journal Nature and raises the possibility that ASKAP J1832−091 belongs to a new class of space objects that has not yet been identified. For about a month, it showed intense activity and then disappeared, which may indicate that there are other similar objects “hiding” in space, waiting to be discovered.
This discovery reinforces the importance of continuous and detailed observations of the cosmos, as phenomena like this can provide valuable insights into the formation and evolution of stars. Scientists plan to continue monitoring the region where the object was detected to better understand its nature and discover if there are other celestial bodies with similar characteristics.
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