New Millisecond Pulsar Discovered by Murchison Widefield Array Team
Astronomers have made a significant discovery of a new millisecond pulsar through their ongoing Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre survey, with findings published recently.
A new millisecond pulsar has been identified by astronomers using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). This discovery is part of the Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre (SMART) survey.
The findings were published on June 17, 2026, marking an important advancement in the study of pulsars and their characteristics.
This research highlights the capabilities of the MWA in conducting extensive surveys of the southern sky, contributing to our understanding of these fascinating astronomical objects.
Updates
Update at 16:40 UTC on 2026-06-27
Phys.org reported Using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), astronomers have discovered a new millisecond pulsar as part of the ongoing Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre (SMART) survey. The discovery is reported in a research paper published June 17 on the a.
Sources: Phys.org