We take a look at the answer to this intriguing question
How are pulsars used to identify our position in space?
Read on to find out how these beacons of electromagnetic radiation act like GPS satellites
The youngest known pulsar in the Milky Way has been found
The results from this study could reveal what happens to some stars during their demise
Astronomers conduct simulations of ‘pulsar in a box’
These new simulations reveal the mad movements of electrons and positrons caught in the intense magnetic field of the pulsar
Oddball features spotted around neutron star for the first time
The observation could help astronomers better understand the evolution of these collapsed stellar cores
Second fastest-spinning pulsar discovered
This pulsar is devouring matter from its companion star to power its rapid rotation
Young magnetic star likely to be the slowest ever detected
Astronomers have found evidence for what is likely one of the most extreme pulsars, or rotating neutron stars, found
Supernova of 386 CE was too faint to have been witnessed
A new look at the debris from an exploded star in our galaxy has astronomers re-examining when it actually happened
Astronomers clock the spin rate of a supermassive black hole
The rotational rate of one of the most massive black holes in the universe has been measured
Rare cosmic encounter will trigger space fireworks in 2018, says NASA
Astronomers are gearing up for high-energy fireworks due in just under three years
What is the history of the universe?
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Can I get involved in gamma-ray astronomy?
We take a look to see if amateur astronomers are able to dabble in other wavelengths