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The rotation of the neutron star gives it its energy. This rotation sets up a strong magnetic field which releases radiation in the process. Any radiation particle that is taken off the star or gathered from an outside source will speed up along the magnetic lines in two beams. The movement of these particles generate photons, which mostly take the form of radio waves detected on Earth.
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Is a pulsar star a white dwarf?
No. A pulsar is a neutron star.
What do you call a star that appears to pulsate?
A star that pulsates is known as a variable star.
What is the composition of atmosphere of the Crab Pulsar?
The atmosphere of the Crab Pulsar is primarily composed of ionized particles, such as electrons and positrons, due to the intense magnetic and electric fields emitted by the pulsar. These high-energy particles interact with the strong magnetic field to produce the unique emission properties observed from the Crab Pulsar.
What is the connection between pulsars and the Crab Nebula?
Pulsars were discovered in the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant, in 1967. The Crab Pulsar is a neutron star at the center of the nebula that emits beams of radiation, producing regular pulses of light. The high-energy particles and magnetic fields in the nebula power the pulsar's emission.
What type of star acts like a lighthouse that periodically emits radio waves into space?
A pulsar is a type of neutron star that emits beams of radiation, including radio waves, from its magnetic poles. As the star rotates, these beams appear to pulse on and off, giving it the appearance of a lighthouse.
What type of energy does a pulsar emit?
A Pulsar is highly magnetised, rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation.
Is a pulsar star a white dwarf?
No. A pulsar is a neutron star.
Is a pulsar a neutron star?
Yes. A pulsar is a rapidly spinning neutron star.
What do you call a star that appears to pulsate?
A star that pulsates is known as a variable star.
What happens to a neutron star that gives it the name pulsar?
the name pulsar is given to a neutron star that rotates
Are pulsar star found in the solar system?
No. There is only one star in our Solar System, the Sun and it is not a pulsar.
Is a pulsar a part of your solar system?
No, a pulsar star is not in our solar system.
What is a dense rotating star?
A pulsar.
Which of the following is not a classification of a star's size A dwarf B pulsar C giant?
Pulsar
What is the composition of atmosphere of the Crab Pulsar?
The atmosphere of the Crab Pulsar is primarily composed of ionized particles, such as electrons and positrons, due to the intense magnetic and electric fields emitted by the pulsar. These high-energy particles interact with the strong magnetic field to produce the unique emission properties observed from the Crab Pulsar.
Is a pulsar is a white dwarf?
No. Pulsars are a result of stars that have gone supernova, leaving behind a rapidly spinning neutron star. The neutron star produces the phenomenon known as a pulsar, which is a beam of electromagnetic energy that radiates from the star. The name "pulsar" is derived from the fact that we can only "see" the radiation when the beam is pointing towards the earth, which happens in intervals as the neutron star rotates, making it seem as though it is pulsating. This is also known as the "lighthouse effect".
Why is a Neutron star called a Pulsar?
Because a pulsar is a neutron star but with it's emmision lines visible from Earth. See related questions.
