What is a magnetar?
Question:
What is a magnetar?
Understanding a magnetar:
After a giant star undergoes a supernova and collapses, the core that remains is what forms a neutron star. Neutron stars are usually very hot and the smallest and densest stars.
Answer and Explanation: 1
According to NASA, a magnetar is an "ultra-powerful magnetic neutron". The magnetic field of a magnetar is supposed to be a million billion more than that of the Sun. NASA uses the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer to observe magnetars in space. Till date, scientists know of only 10 magnetars in the Milky Way.
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Neutron Star Lesson for Kids: Definition & Facts
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Chapter 1 / Lesson 8Neutron stars are the fascinating remains of older stars. In this lesson, you'll learn the definition and some of the characteristics of neutron stars and learn how scientists study them.
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