Astrophysical object
Magnetar
Cosmology & UniverseEstablished Science
Definition
A neutron star with an extraordinarily powerful magnetic field, the strongest known in the Universe.
Scientific overview
Magnetars have magnetic fields a thousand times stronger than ordinary neutron stars, powering intense bursts of X-rays and gamma rays. Some are linked to fast radio bursts.
Related topics
Knowledge connections
- Related toNeutron Star
- Related toNeutron Star
- Associated withMagnetar Flare
- Associated withFast Radio Burst
- Associated withThe Magnetar Magnetic Field
Sources & references
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- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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