NASA space telescope maps magnetic fields of 'Lighthouse' pulsar
NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has successfully mapped the magnetic fields of the pulsar located in the Lighthouse Nebula. These measurements confirm theories regarding how high-energy particles escape along magnetic field lines in extreme cosmic environments.
Why it matters
Understanding the magnetic structures of pulsars helps scientists refine models of extreme physics and the life cycles of massive stars.
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