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Radio burst from beyond Milky Way detected in real time

Fleeting extragalactic signal probably not caused by exploding star

Parkes telescope in Australia

LOOKING UP  The Parkes telescope in Australia, where all but one fast radio burst has been found, is now equipped with electronics to allow real-time detection of these fleeting signals.

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By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

For the first time, astronomers have captured an elusive burst of radio waves from beyond the Milky Way as it was happening.