Scientists have identified the origin of a strong external space radio wave

the earth Continuously receive space signals that contain vital information about very active phenomena. Among the most exotic brief pulses of highly high -energy radio waves, known as Fast radio bursts (FRB). Astronomers compare them to a strong lighthouse that illuminates the boredom again in the middle of the harsh sea. The discovery of one of these references is an achievement in itself, but determining its origin and understanding the nature of its source is still one of the great challenges of science.

For this reason, recent research led by North Westren University in the United States has acquired the attention of the astronomical community. The team did not discover one of the brightest FRBS that was ever registered, but also followed its origin with unprecedented precision.

The pulse, known as RBFloat, arrived in March 2025, lasted a few millimeters, and issued as much as the energy produced by the sun in four days. Thanks to the new analysis method, the researchers identified its origin in the arm of a spiral galaxy located 130 million light years away, in the direction of the main constellation of Orca. The research was published in the magazine Astronomical physical magazine letters.

the Harmonious The radio telescope in Canada, one of The leading pioneers in the world FRBAnd a sub -network of smaller stations called Outriggers discovered abnormal explosions. Chime was characterized by the signal, while The Outriggers Tringed it into a narrow area of ​​space. Next, optical telescopes and X -rays provided supplementary data. The team achieved a 13 -PARSECS accuracy, equivalent to 42 light years, within the Galaxy NGC 4141.

Astronomers had previously identified FRBS, but in those cases the signals were repeated, making the analysis easier. “RBFLOAT was the first uncomfortable source of translated into this accuracy.” “It is difficult to locate it. Thus, the discovery of RBFLOAT is evidence that the concept is already capable of discovering such events and building an interesting sample statistically from FRBS.”

What caused RBFloat?

Scientists are still not sure of RBFS, but they have some ideas. Due to the enormous energy they call and brief this phenomenon, it is likely to arise from severe cosmic events, such as neutron, magnets or pulses.

In the case of RBFLOat, the data indicates that it is located in the stars forming area with truly huge stars. The Trinity places the signal in the arm of the galaxy, where the new stars are also born. This indicates that it can be a magnetic, a sub -category of neutron star with a magnetic field billions stronger than the ground.

The experience with RBFLOAT will allow the team to apply the same Trinity technology to future signals. The authors estimate that they can achieve about 200 accurate discovers of RBF annually, with only signals.

“For years, we knew that FRBS occurred throughout the sky, but its installation was hardly slow. Now, we can routinely tie it with specific galaxies, even to the neighborhoods inside these galaxies,” said Yusin Dong, another team member.

This story was originally appeared on EN Español wireless It was translated from Spanish.