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Chinese Astronomers Discover Six New Millisecond Pulsars Using FAST Telescope
A team of Chinese astronomers has identified six new millisecond pulsars in the globular clusters NGC 6517 and NGC 7078, marking a notable advancement in pulsar research.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 17 days ago
Utilizing the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), researchers focused on two nearby globular clusters, NGC 6517 and NGC 7078.
This discovery adds six new millisecond pulsars to the existing catalog, contributing to the understanding of these fascinating astronomical objects.
The findings represent a significant step forward in pulsar research, highlighting the capabilities of the FAST telescope in exploring the universe.