Scientists using NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) conducted more than 140 hours of observations of the magnetar 1E 1547-5408, shown in this Aug. 5, 2026, artist’s concept, between March and April 2025.

Source: [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasas-ixpe-studies-magnetar/)

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