Observations of a nearby pulsar wind nebula reveal a radio jet feature with a helical magnetic field inside
Using the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA), astronomers have performed high-resolution observations of a nearby ...
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Astronomers uncover details of pulsar M53A's spin and motion
However, some of them are also observed via optical, X-ray and gamma-ray telescopes. Discovered in 1989 by the Arecibo Observatory, PSR B1310+18A, (M53A for short) is a pulsar in an old globular ...
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Pulsar discovery confirms Einstein's theory, ushering new era in cosmic exploration
A pulsar operates akin to a cosmic lighthouse - rotating quickly around its own axis, while emitting a beam of electromagnetic radiation. When observed from Earth, it appears the celestial object ...