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Because they spin. The radiation is directional and sweeps across the universe. A relatively stationary observer sees the pulsar as an off/on phenomenon.
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Are pulsars found in supernova remnants.?
Yes. All pulsars and neutron stars are the remnants of a supernova explosion.
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.
Who was the female british astronomer who helped discover pulsars?
Pulsars were discovered by accident in 1967 when Jocelyn Bell, working with Antony Hewish were looking for twinkling sources of radio radiation.
Scientists now believe that atoms are made up of smaller elementary particles call 'pulsars' or 'quarks'?
Pulsars --------------------------------------------Correction Pulsars are neutron stars that emit pulsating EM radiation at predictable frequencies. Obviously neutrons stars (something massive stars can collapse into when they die) are not the elementary particles of the universe. Therefore, 'quarks'.
What special name is given to spinning stars that transmit radio waves?
Pulsars
When did The Pulsars end?
The Pulsars ended in 2000.
When was The Pulsars created?
The Pulsars was created in 1994.
How do you use pulsars in a sentence?
Pulsars are studied by astronomers.
How are pulsars related to supernovas?
Pulsars are created by supernovae.
Do all objects give off pulsars?
Pulsars are highly magnetized, rotating Neutron_starthat emit a beam of Electromagnetic_radiation. The radiation can only be observed when the beam of emission is pointing towards the Earth. This is called the lighthouse effect and gives rise to the pulsed nature that gives pulsars their name
How did flash floods get their name?
Flash floods are floods that happen quickly and without warning. Like they appear in a "flash".
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
In what films does a giant toothbrush appear?
Jumping Jack Flash
Are pulsars a kind of neutron star?
Pulsars are not only a kind of neutron star, they are neutron stars. See related question.
Why do heater control lights flash on and off?
Why does my heater control lights flash on an off on my 1990 Z71
