Youngest Known Magnetar Discovered 16,000 Light-Years Away From Earth

Astronomers have discovered the youngest known magnetar about 16,000 light-years away from Earth. It is being called Swift J1818.0-1607. A study explaining the discovery of this magnetar states it is about 240 years old which makes it quite new and young by cosmic standards.

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