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Briefing: Astronomers discover long-period radio transient of unknown origin

Strategic angle: Using the Australian SKA Pathfinder, astronomers have identified a new long-period radio transient source designated ASKAP J1424.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-17 · 1 MIN READ

Discovery made using the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP).

New transient source designated ASKAP J142431.2–612611.

The transient has a period of approximately several days.