Pulsar Collection

Crab nebula, composite image
Crab nebula. Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula (M1), a remnant of a supernova that exploded in AD 1054

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

An artists concept depicting the pulsar planet system

Crab Nebula

Voyager record
Duplicate of plaque covering an LP record mounted on Voyager spacecraft, showing Earths position in the galaxy related to 14 known pulsars and instructions on how to play the record

Artwork of pulsar over a planet
Pulsar. Artwork of a pulsar, as seen from a nearby planet. Pulsars are probably neutron stars which produce two beams of radiation, usually at radio and X-ray wavelengths

The Vela Supernova Remnant

The pulsar planet system
This artists concept depicts the pulsar planet system discovered by Aleksander Wolszczan in 1992. Wolszczan used the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico to find three planets - the first of any

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

The constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way
Panoramic view of the constellations of Puppis and Vela in the southern Milky Way, plus the large Gum Nebula

Scene on a planet orbiting the pulsar PSR 1257+12. The pulsar is one of the few known to have planets

Illustration of a pulsar

The Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus

Artists concept of a black hole in space
A black hole is a region of warped space that prevents anything from escaping, including light

A pulsar star radiating strong beams of light

The extensive Gum Nebula area in the constellation Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left

The Crab Nebula
This is a mosaic image of the Crab Nebula, a six-light-year-wide expanding remnant of a stars supernova explosion

The Pencil Nebula
NGC 2736, also known as The Pencil Nebula. It is part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela

A type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble
This artists concept depicts a type of dead star called a pulsar and the surrounding disk of rubble discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope

A Magnetar, a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light
A Magnetar is a special kind of a pulsar, which is a very small, compact neutron star that periodically emits light. Magnetar are extremely powerful magnetic stars

Pulsar, artwork F006 / 9972
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star, is the collapsed super-dense core of a massive star that has blown off its outer layers in a supernova

Crab Nebula (IC 1340), optical image C017 / 3717
Cab nebula (M1). Optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core, which has formed a pulsar (white dot)

Artwork of a planet orbiting a pulsar
Artwork of a supernova remnant. When a massive star reaches the end of reactionable nuclear fuel in its core, it explodes in a cosmic blast known as a supernova

Pulsar planetary disc, artwork
Pulsar planetary disc. Artwork of a planet (lower right) forming in the debris disc around a pulsar (centre). The pulsar is shown with polar jets of high-energy radiation and magnetic field lines

SNR Vela Supernova remnant
Radio image of the Vela supernova remnant (SNR) recorded at a wavelength of 11cm by the Parkes radio telescope, Australia

Illustration of a planetary system around a pulsar
Illustration of a planetary system around the pulsar PSR1257+12 (bright object at top right). Two planets with masses of 2.8

Ancient planet in M4 globular cluster
Ancient planet. Artwork of a 13 billion-year-old gas giant planet with a rich background of stars in its home, the M4 globular star cluster

Illustration of a pulsar as seen from its planet
Illustration of the pulsar PSR1257+12 (centre) as seen from its innermost planet (bottom). Two planets with masses of 2.8 and 3.4 terrestrial masses were found orbiting at a distance of 0.47 AU

Crab nebula and Zeta Tauri star
Crab nebula (M1, upper right) and the star Zeta Tauri (lower left). The Crab nebula is a supernova remnant, expanding shells of gas cast off by a supernova, the explosive death of a massive star

Nuclear research centre, Russia. This area is the Pulsar unit, opened in 1991 for research into the effects of radiation. This research is being conducted at the Russian Federal Nuclear Center

Planetary disc around a pulsar, artwork
Planetary disc around a pulsar. Artwork of a disc of rocky debris (brown) surrounding a pulsar (centre). A pulsar, a rotating neutron star, is the collapsed

Alien lanscape, artwork
Alien landscape. Computer artwork of a view across the surface of an alien planet towards a pulsar (upper right) in the sky

Crab nebula (M1). Composite x-ray, infrared and optical image of the Crab nebula, the remnant of a supernova. In the centre of the nebula is the remains of the stars core

Pulsar, artwork
Pulsar, computer artwork. A pulsar (upper right), a rapidly rotating neutron star, is the collapsed super-dense core of a massive star that has blown off its outer layers in a supernova

Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope sky map
Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope full sky map. This gamma-ray all-sky map shows high-energy phenomena such as supermassive black holes and pulsars. It combines three months of data

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"Pulsar: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos" In this captivating composite image, we are transported to the mesmerizing realm of pulsars. The Crab Nebula, a celestial masterpiece born from a supernova explosion witnessed by ancient astronomers, takes center stage. Its ethereal glow dances amidst the vastness of space, leaving us in awe. As our gaze shifts towards the Gum Nebula area of Vela, we encounter another cosmic marvel - the Vela Supernova Remnant. This enigmatic region captivates with its intricate beauty and serves as a testament to the immense power unleashed during stellar explosions. But what exactly is a pulsar? In this stunning artwork depiction, we catch a glimpse into their mysterious nature, and are highly magnetized neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation as they rotate rapidly. Their rhythmic pulses have fascinated scientists for decades and continue to unlock secrets about our universe's evolution. Delving deeper into these wonders, an artist's concept reveals an extraordinary sight - a pulsar planet system. Here, planets orbit around these intense celestial objects in perfect harmony. It sparks our imagination and raises questions about potential life beyond Earth. Yet amidst all this cosmic grandeur lies human ingenuity at work. Kosta Varnavas/ES33 and Dr. Herb Sims/ES63 diligently test the Pulsar – a programmable ultra-low-power system adaptable radio designed to explore distant realms with precision and efficiency. With each experiment conducted by these brilliant minds comes new knowledge about pulsars' behavior and their role in shaping galaxies throughout time. Their tireless efforts bring us closer to understanding these astronomical phenomena that have intrigued humanity since time immemorial. So let us embark on this journey through space and time as we unravel the secrets hidden within pulsars – those radiant beacons illuminating our universe's tapestry while reminding us of its infinite wonders.