Tag #Long Period Radio Transient

How did the researchers identify and pinpoint the source of these radio pulses, and what observational techniques were crucial in confirming their origin?

This finding expands our understanding of stellar interactions and radio pulse generation. The close orbit and magnetic field interplay in ILTJ1101, unlike previously observed sources, demonstrates that binary star systems can generate LPTs, adding a new class of celestial objects capable of emitting these pulses. The discovery was made using the Low-Frequency Array telescope (LOFAR) and confirmed through follow-up observations using optical telescopes.