Compact Object
Magnetar
A neutron star with a colossal magnetic field.
Neutron stars with magnetic fields of 10^14–10^15 gauss — a quadrillion times Earth's. Source of giant flares and soft gamma repeaters.
Overview
Neutron stars with magnetic fields of 10^14–10^15 gauss — a quadrillion times Earth's. Source of giant flares and soft gamma repeaters.
See also
Neutron Star
An ultra-dense stellar corpse, mostly neutrons.
Pulsar
A spinning neutron star beaming radio pulses.
X-ray Pulsar
A neutron star pulsing in X-rays from accretion.
Radio Pulsar
Class of neutron-star remnant defined by its emission mechanism and environment.
Recycled Pulsar
Class of neutron-star remnant defined by its emission mechanism and environment.
Black Widow Pulsar
Class of neutron-star remnant defined by its emission mechanism and environment.