Magnetar
A living star likely to give clues to the mysterious origin of magnetars
Research team identified highly unusual star that may evolve into a magnetar.
Astronomers spotted a star with a solid surface and no atmosphere
Magnetized dead star likely has a solid surface.
Scientists discovered a strange neutron star that rotates extremely slowly
It is a unique discovery as it resides in the neutron star graveyard.
NASA’s NICER sees extremely hot spots on the surface of a magnetar
NASA's NICER tracks a magnetar's hot spots.
Astronomers spotted never-seen-before behavior from a ‘radio-loud’ magnetar
Never-before seen activity from one of the strongest magnets in the universe.
The best look ever at a giant flare
Brilliant magnetar eruption in the neighboring galaxies could aid search in the Milky Way.
Newly discovered magnetar emits regular pulses of light
J1818.0-1607: Chandra studies extraordinary magnetar.
Milky Way’s brightest gamma-ray binary system may be powered by a magnetar star
The emission is caused by an interaction between the magnetar’s magnetic fields and dense stellar winds.