Astronomers Discover New Millisecond Pulsar with Murchison Widefield Array

Researchers have announced the discovery of PSR J0125−5854, a 24-millisecond pulsar, utilizing the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA). This newly identified pulsar is part of a binary system with an orbital period exceeding 290 days. The finding marks the first millisecond pulsar detected by the MWA's Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre (SMART) survey, with follow-up observations providing further insights into its characteristics.