This Radio Wave Mystery Changed Astronomy
Short Wave
Exploring Neutron Stars and the Discovery of Pulsars
This chapter examines the incredible density and weight of neutron stars, illustrating how even a small fragment can be as heavy as a mountain. It introduces pulsars as cosmic lighthouses, emitting detectable radio waves, and hints at a groundbreaking astronomical discovery by an influential scientist.
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