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What is the composition of atmosphere of the Crab Pulsar?
The crab pulsar is a neutron star, it does not have an atmosphere as far as we know.
How did the crab pulsar get its name?
The Crab Nebula, of which the Crab Pulsar is a part of, got its name in 1840 when the William Parsons, made a drawing of the nebula that he thought looked like a crab. Pretty simple if you think about it.
What is the connection between pulsars and the Crab Nebula?
At the centre of the Crab Nebula is the neutron star - Crab pulsar.
Can you find pulsar in remanents of Crab Nebula?
Yes, it's called the crab pulsar.See related link for more information
How big is the pulsar crab star?
The same size as a normal neutron star. See related question.
How do you describe a nebula such as the Crab Nebula?
The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula.
When was the crab nebula discovered?
The Crab Nebula was first observed in 1731.
When was cancer the crab discovered?
it was a greek legend {coonstellations}
Was a pulsar discovered near the sun?
Doubtful. The nearest pulsar to us is Geminga at over 815 light years or PSR J0437-4715 at 510 light years.
Which was discovered most recently DNA atomic power radio waves or pulsars and quasars?
pulsar and quasars
What has the author David J Forrest written?
David J. Forrest has written: 'Study of the polarization properties of the Crab nebula and pulsar with BATSE' -- subject(s): Astronomical spectroscopy, Crab Nebula, Gamma ray astronomy, Gamma ray bursts
Who discovered pulsars?
The first pulsar was found by Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Antony Hewish in July 1967.Because they had not idea what they had discovered they called the new object LGM-1, for "little green men". It was later determined to be a pulsar [See related question]. Their pulsar was later dubbed CP 1919, and is now known by a number of other designators.See related link for more information.
