#RA-3455Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Fast Radio Burst
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts continue to defy explanation. These cosmic chirps last a thousandth of a second. The characteristics of the radio pulses suggest that they came from galaxies billions of light years away. However, new works point to a much closer origin flaring stars within our own galaxy.
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Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
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