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Astronomers announced the discovery of PSR J0125−5854, a millisecond pulsar in an 833-day orbit with the burned-out core of a star.

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What
Astronomers announced the discovery of PSR J0125−5854, a millisecond pulsar in an 833-day orbit with the burned-out core of a star.
When
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:15:44 GMT · 1h 45m ago
Where
Western Australia ·
Why
The discovery was made using the Murchison Widefield Array, a low-frequency radio telescope.
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This discovery identifies the first millisecond pulsar found by the Murchison Widefield Array, expanding the catalog of known pulsars and their orbital characteristics.

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