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Cosmic Beacons

Cosmic Beacons are powerful astrophysical objects that emit intense signals or radiation across the universe, serving as natural indicators of specific regions or phenomena. They include sources like pulsars, quasars, and certain types of supernovae, which can be used by scientists to study the cosmos, navigate through space, or search for extraterrestrial intelligence. These beacons stand out because of their brightness, regularity, or unique emission patterns, acting as cosmic lighthouses that help us understand distant parts of the universe or potentially communicate across vast distances.