
This image shows a neutron star -- the core of a star that exploded in a massive supernova. This particular neutron star is known as a pulsar because it sends out rotating beams of X-rays that sweep past Earth like lighthouse beacons.
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NASA ID
PIA18845
Date Created
October 8, 2014
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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