#pulsar

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

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 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

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