Magnetar emitting radio waves (IMAGE)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Magnetar emitting radio waves

Caption

Artist's conception of a neutron star with an ultra-strong magnetic field, called a magnetar, emitting radio waves (red). Magnetars are a leading candidate for what generates Fast Radio Bursts.

Credit

Bill Saxton, NRAO/AUI/NSF

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