Quirky pulsar system discovered at Arecibo challenges theories of binary formation

A comparison of the orbits of the pulsar J1903+0327 and its possible sun-like companion star with the orbit of the Earth around the sun. The objects' sizes are not to scale. Bill Saxton, NRAO/AUI/NSF
Back to main page »


Eccentric pulsar system challenges theories of binary formation

May 15, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
An ongoing sky survey using the Cornell-managed Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico has turned up a massive, fast-spinning binary pulsar with a mysterious elongated orbit, researchers say. The pulsar and its companion star challenge currently accepted views of binary pulsar formation and give researchers a new opportunity for understanding the fundamental properties of highly dense matter.
Full story »

Goto Archive PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive Video Goto Archive Editorials Goto Archive Free Magazines Goto Archive Newsletter

News Archive