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NASA's X-ray telescope, NICER, has encountered an unexpected issue, pausing its scientific operations. The telescope's steering motor malfunction has left scientists troubleshooting.
NICER, designed for precise neutron star studies, has provided valuable insights. Its fast response and high throughput have revealed pulsar spins, explosive events, and set bounds on incredibly dense objects.
The team is working to isolate the problem, with a focus on keeping the telescope safe. The pause offers an opportunity for data mining and new analyses, as the archive holds a wealth of information on pulsars, black holes, and transient events.
Join us as we explore the challenges and potential solutions for NASA's NICER telescope, and learn how this instrument has contributed to our understanding of the universe.