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NASA telescope discovers new type of X-ray object in archived data

Scientists identified "hypersoft" X-ray beacons that could illuminate cosmic mysteries.

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What to know

  • Scientists identified a previously unknown class of cosmic objects called "hypersoft" X-ray beacons using NASA's Chandra telescope data.
  • The discovery was made by analyzing archived observations rather than new telescope time.
  • The find may help answer outstanding questions about the structure and evolution of the universe.

NASA telescope operator and discoverer

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    “The discovery of "hypersoft" X-ray beacons could help solve some mysteries about the universe.”
    — Kenneth Chang, New York Times science reporter · source

    1. 2 outlets first by NYT Science, 5d ago · also The New York Times · read ↗

    • In Old NASA Data, Scientists Find a Surprising New Type of Cosmic Object https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/18/science /chandra-cosmic-object-x-ray.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Science @ science-newyorktimes

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