[Mariner]

It's a forming Black Hole.

In the early stages they emit enormous amounts of gamma rays in a very narrow beam. It just so happens this beam is pointed right at us.

Great opportunity for research.

E=MC2 remains true.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

... a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits radio waves which sweep past the Earth 30 times per second.

Is that a Universal Talk Show from the "others" out there?