What did NASA's Chandra and IXPE study?

They studied a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula.

What did scientists measure for the first time?

They measured the magnetic fields of the pulsar.

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NASA’s Chandra and IXPE Study Pulsar in Lighthouse Nebula

First publishedJul 17, 20:05 UTC

Last updatedJul 18, 22:37 UTC · 10m ago

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NASA’s Chandra and IXPE Study Pulsar in Lighthouse Nebula

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NASA's Chandra and IXPE studied a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula, measuring its magnetic fields for the first time.

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NASA's Chandra and IXPE studied a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula. A pulsar is a neutron star with a strong magnetic field that spins fast. Scientists used these telescopes to measure the magnetic fields of the pulsar for the first time.

Why it matters

This study helps scientists understand pulsars and their magnetic fields, which is important for learning about the universe.

In brief

What is a pulsar?: A pulsar is a neutron star with a strong magnetic field that spins fast.
What did NASA's Chandra and IXPE study?: They studied a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula.
What did scientists measure for the first time?: They measured the magnetic fields of the pulsar.

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