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New Binary Star System Emits Mysterious Cosmic Radio Signals

3/13/2025

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Astronomers, spearheaded by Iris de Ruiter from the University of Sydney, have uncovered a fascinating new source of radio signals, ILT J1101+5521, a binary star system 1,645 light-years away. This unique duo—a white dwarf and a red dwarf—produces rhythmic pulses every 125.5 minutes, hinting that cosmic radio waves could stem from their dynamic interactions.

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Astronomers, spearheaded by Iris de Ruiter from the University of Sydney, have uncovered a fascinating new source of radio signals, ILT J1101+5521, a binary star system 1,645 light-years away. This unique duo—a white dwarf and a red dwarf—produces rhythmic pulses every 125.5 minutes, hinting that cosmic radio waves could stem from their dynamic interactions.