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Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science

Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition vor 5 Monaten

Full Raw Episode with Q&A

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Streamed live on Feb 16, 2026.

Pulsars are dead stars and fascinating in their own right, but
astronomers can use their predictable rotation for exploring the
cosmos in a series of amazing ways. We can detect gravitational
waves, navigate the solar system, test general relativity and
find exoplanets. Pulsars are the time keepers of the sky, with
their precise ticking allowing researchers to track gravitational
waves, find exotic planets, and study weird relativistic effects.
Come learn about how pulsars can be used to explore our universe.

Image credit: NASA/CXC/ASU/J. Hester et al., HST/ASU/J. Hester et
al.

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In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee,
Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David
Rossetter, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Joe McTee, Sergey
Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler, Sergio Sancevero