If you are interested in searching for alien civilizations, we advise you to pay attention to the constellation Auriga. Astronomers have recently recorded fast radio pulses from the area. A total of 17 short but powerful pulses were recorded. Scientists have received a new cause for excitement, because in 2016 these were the only fast radio signals that could be intercepted from space. The unique find will force us to delve into the history of this phenomenon.
High energy concentration
Fast RF pulses are a concentration of incredibly high energy. Each flare lasts a few milliseconds, but contains more energy than the Sun can emit in a month. This phenomenon was discovered not so long ago, in 2011. Since then, many theories have been put forward regarding the origin of mysterious cosmic signals.
Origin of signals
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First of all, supporters of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations have become more active, who are sure that this extraterrestrial intelligence is sending signals at a distance of several billion light years from Earth. However, most researchers are convinced that neutron stars are behind the fast radio pulses.
It is believed that the fusion of these objects and form powerful flares. This is indicated by the rate at which the signals appeared and disappeared. An argument contradicting this theory, in this case, can be considered a signal source that is located in one area.
Young neutron star
There is another hypothesis that was put forward the other day by an international team of researchers who studied the origin of the signals intercepted in 2016. The source of fast radio pulses can be a young neutron star located in a star-forming region or in a supernova remnant (in a gas-dust formation as a result of a catastrophic star explosion). In any case, there must be a dense gas cloud around the object sending the pulses.
Follow-up research needed
While scientists know very little about this source, they cannot even establish the exact distance from which all these mysterious radio pulses are emanating. However, astronomy is so beautiful that it provides certain clues. In the future, the researchers plan to connect a super-powerful telescope to observations. All that remains is to install the device at the right time in the right place.
In total, about 20 different sources of fast radio signals have been identified over the past five years. Perhaps a final clue is poised to shed light on the origins of this cosmic mystery.
Inga Kaisina