But it is peculiar. Since neutron stars inhibit the momentum from their previous lives, they usual spin extremely fast when they collapse into a far smaller sta

But it is peculiar. Since neutron stars inhibit the momentum from their previous lives, they usual spin extremely fast when they collapse into a far smaller state. Magnetars do spin more slowly because of their magnetic field. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_braking_(astronomy) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_braking_(astronomy) They still usually spin much faster than the newly discovered object. Perhaps someone installed a strong magnet in the near vicinity.