Magnetic Field (IMAGE) Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Caption This is a magnetic field of a neutron star with a strong magnetic field (a magnetar) in its initial state (left) and after its transition to the unstable state (right) Credit Gourgouliatos et al Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.