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A Pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emit a beam of electromagnetic radiation.

This can only be seen if the "beam" is pointing towards Earth.

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A spinning neutron star that appears to give off radio wave pulses is called a .?

If the beam is directed towards Earth, it's called a Pulsar.


Stars that spin rapidly and give off radio waves are called?

pulsar


What is the name to neutron stars that give off pulses of radio waves?

A pulsar is a special kind of neutron star, which is the ultra-dense leftover core of a massive star. Pulsars emit beams of radiation that sweep out in circles as the pulsar spins. When those beams flash over Earth, we see them as regular, repeating pulses of radio emission.


What is a neutron star which emits that reaches the earth as radio wave and flashes of vesible light?

The neutron star emitting radio waves and visible light is likely a pulsar. Pulsars are highly magnetized, rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation from their magnetic poles. As the pulsar rotates, these beams sweep across our line of sight, causing periodic flashes of light and radio waves to be observed from Earth.


All objects in the universe give off 'radios waves' or 'pulsars'?

Pulsar, since you would need some mechanical device to produce radio waves.


Does earth give off its own light?

No, Earth does not give off its own light. The primary source of light on Earth is the Sun, which illuminates the planet during the day. At night, celestial bodies such as the Moon and stars reflect sunlight to provide nighttime illumination.


What type of light does earth's surface give off?

Earth's surface don't give any light. It reflects the light from its surface.


Why do pulsars appear to flash on and off?

Pulsars appear to flash on and off because they emit beams of light in a specific direction, similar to a lighthouse. As the pulsar rotates, the beam of light sweeps across our line of sight, causing the pulsar to appear to pulse or flash.


Does the earth give off radiation?

Yes, the Earth does give off radiation in the form of heat. This radiation is primarily in the form of thermal infrared radiation emitted by the Earth's surface in response to solar energy absorbed during the day.


What is a rotating neutron star that gives off radiation with every turn?

It is a neutron star. A pulsar is nothing more than a neutron star whose "beams" are detectable from Earth. Apart from that they are the same thing.


How does pulsar become a black hole?

A pulsar will not become a black hole because they do not implode and that is one of the key features of a star becoming a black hole. a pulsar is highly magnetized and gives off a beam of electromagnetic radiation, when viewed from a distance it will look as though it is flashing.


Will the earth begin to cool if the Earth received more energy than it transmitted over a long period of time?

no, Earth gets more energy than it gives off