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An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new "spider" millisecond pulsar, which received designation PSR J1544−2555. The finding was presented in a research paper published ...

These odd binary systems go through multiple phases. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers have identified a new kind of ...