VLBA Makes First Direct Distance Measurement to Magnetar
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Using the VLBA, astronomers have made the first direct geometric measurement of the distance to a magnetar. This precision measurement to one of the most magnetic objects in the Universe could help scientists determine if such objects are responsible for generating the mysterious Fast Radio Bursts.
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VLBA makes first direct distance measurement to magnetar
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VLBA Makes First Direct Distance Measurement to Magnetar
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Micro-Arcsecond Radio Astrometry - M.J. Reid & M. Honma