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  2. Magnetar - Wikipedia

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    A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field (~10 9 to 10 11 T, ~10 13 to 10 15 G). [1] The magnetic-field decay powers the emission of high- energy electromagnetic radiation , particularly X-rays and gamma rays .

  3. Huge energetic flare from magnetic neutron star detected - AOL

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    The magnetar giant flare from the Large Magellanic Cloud was about 160,000 light-years from Earth. The M82 giant flare was the most distant known but not the most energetic.

  4. SGR 1806−20 - Wikipedia

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    SGR 1806−20 is a magnetar, a type of neutron star with a very powerful magnetic field, that was discovered in 1979 and identified as a soft gamma repeater.SGR 1806−20 is located about 13 kiloparsecs (42,000 light-years) [1] from Earth on the far side of the Milky Way in the constellation of Sagittarius.

  5. Pet first aid - Wikipedia

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    Pet first aid courses are available to pet owners and people who work with pets. This is particularly crucial when determining the type of injury or emergency so that the owner is in a better position to respond appropriately. [4] Many pet related businesses that involve looking after pets require staff to be trained in pet first aid. [5]

  6. SGR J1745−2900 - Wikipedia

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    SGR J1745−2900, or PSR J1745−2900, is the first-discovered magnetar orbiting the black hole Sagittarius A*, in the center of the Milky Way. [1] [2] The magnetar was discovered in 2013 using the Effelsberg 100-m Radio Telescope, the Nancay Decimetric Radio Telescope, and the Jodrell Bank Lovell Telescope.

  7. Flare - Wikipedia

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    Illumination flares being used during military training exercises Flares being fired from a ship during a fleet review. A flare, also sometimes called a fusée, fusee, or bengala, [1] [2] bengalo [3] in several European countries, is a type of pyrotechnic that produces a bright light or intense heat without an explosion.

  8. Dog health - Wikipedia

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    Treatment protocol also includes intravenous fluid therapy and/or administration of activated charcoal. [38] Large breeds are less susceptible to chocolate poisoning, but can still die after eating four ounces [39] of chocolate. Carob treats are often available as dog treats; these are unrelated to chocolate and are safe.

  9. Category:Magnetars - Wikipedia

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