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soft gamma repeater

(SGR)
(object that produces repeated gamma-ray bursts)

A soft gamma repeater (SGR) is an astronomical object that repeatedly but irregularly produces gamma-ray bursts, specifically, soft gamma rays and/or hard X-rays. They are presumed to be a type of magnetar.


(object type,neutron stars,magnetism)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_gamma_repeater
https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/S/Soft+Gamma+Repeater
PrefixExample  
SGRSGR 0418+5729general for "SGRs"

Referenced by pages:
high-B radio pulsar (HBRP)
magnetar
SGR 1935+2154
SGR J1745-2900

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