Properties of magnetar SGR 1830−0645 inspected with NICER

Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) aboard the International Space Station, and other observing facilities, an international team of astronomers has explored a magnetar known as SGR 1830−0645. Results of the study, presented in a paper published January 14 on the arXiv pre-print server, deliver essential information regarding properties of this source.