Mysterious ‘zombie star’ speeds through the Milky Way at 177,000 km/h, capable of ripping human atoms; origin remains unknown
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- Apr 25, 2025
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Astronomers have spotted a magnetar, SGR 0501+4516, hurtling through the Milky Way at an incredible speed. This "zombie star" possesses a magnetic field so intense it could atomize human matter. Its unusual trajectory and speed challenge existing theories, suggesting it may have formed from the direct collapse of a white dwarf, bypassing the typical supernova explosion. 
