#pulsar

science What is a pulsar and how do you observe it?

A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star or white dwarf that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation out of its magnetic poles. These... Read more

science How do you observe the Crab Nebula's pulsar?

The Crab Nebula's pulsar, also known as PSR B0531+21, is a highly-magnetized, rotating neutron star located at the center of the Crab Nebula. It... Read more

science What is the difference between a pulsar and a quasar?

Pulsars and quasars are both astronomical objects, but they are fundamentally different from one another. A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating... Read more

brightness_5 What is a pulsar?

A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation out of its magnetic poles. The radiation can be... Read more