The object - first discovered by a university student - has been observed to release a huge burst of radio energy for a full minute every 18 minutes.
Objects that pulse energy in the universe are often documented. But researchers say something that turns on for a minute is highly unusual.
The team is working to understand more.
Australia scientists find 'spooky' spinning object in Milky Way
Objects that pulse energy in the universe are often documented. But researchers say something that turns on for a minute is highly unusual.
The team is working to understand more.
Australia scientists find 'spooky' spinning object in Milky Way