Magnetar

First Magnetar Flare Detected Outside Our Galaxy: A Game-Changing Discovery in Astrophysics

Discover the groundbreaking detection of the first magnetar flare outside our galaxy, challenging previous notions about gamma-ray bursts and opening new frontiers in astrophysics. Learn how the Integral gamma-ray observatory identified the burst in the nearby galaxy M82, shedding light on the complex nature of cosmic phenomena and the potential origins of magnetars.