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Pulsars are detected by their regular pulses of radiation - hence the name. If I remember correctly, that is radio waves. Before the nature of pulsars was known, the first pulsars discovered were named LGM-1, LGM-2, LGM-3, and LGM-4 - where LGM is short for "little green men". An astronomers' joke.
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Where in the electromagnetic spectrum are pulsars best observed?
Pulsars are best observed in the radio part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This is because their strong radio emission allows them to be detected and studied using radio telescopes. However, pulsars have also been observed at other frequencies, including X-ray and gamma-ray wavelengths.
How are pulsars detected?
Most pulsars are detected purely through luck. Many organizations have radio telescopes constantly scanning the skies for signals, sometimes one picks up a regular periodic signal, if it is properly periodic, we know it's at least a pulsar or a quasar, further research would discern exactly what.
What kind of star can be detected by radio telescopes?
Radio telescopes detect stars known as 'Pulsars'. They're very small and also known as neutron stars.
When did The Pulsars end?
The Pulsars ended in 2000.
When was The Pulsars created?
The Pulsars was created in 1994.
What are waves given off by pulsars called?
The only all-inclusive thing you can say about them is that they're electromagnetic. The first pulsars discovered, in the late 1960s, were detected in radio wavelengths. But many others have been discovered since then that pulse in gamma rays, visible light, and X-rays.
How are pulsars related to supernovas?
Pulsars are created by supernovae.
How do you use pulsars in a sentence?
Pulsars are studied by astronomers.
Where are pulsars located in space?
Pulsars are located every where around the universe keep in mind pulsars are neutron stars so that means they were formed by large stars that have aged and died out
Are pulsars found in supernova remnants.?
Yes. All pulsars and neutron stars are the remnants of a supernova explosion.
What has the author Marta Burgay written?
Marta Burgay has written: 'Radio pulsars' -- subject(s): Pulsars, Congresses
Are pulsars a kind of neutron star?
Pulsars are not only a kind of neutron star, they are neutron stars. See related question.
