Radio telescopes are an essential tool for modern astrophysics. They played a crucial role in discovering a fascinating astronomical object: Pulsars - highly compact objects that periodically emit radiation. Pulsars are still an active part of astrophysical research.

Radio telescopes are an essential tool for modern astrophysics. They played a crucial role in discovering a fascinating astronomical object: Pulsars - highly compact objects that periodically emit radiation. Pulsars are still an active part of astrophysical research.

Astronomy

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Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter23: The Death Of Stars

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53E: If the pulsar shown in Figure 23.16 is rotating 100 times per second, how many pulses would be...

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