Figure: The magnetic field of a neutron star produces beams of
radiation which emerge along the magnetic axis. This Lighthouse
effect causes periodic flashes. The pole more aligned with our
line of
sight produces stronger pulses.
A dead ``star'' supported by neutron degeneracy pressure. A neutron star is the core remnant left over after a supernova explosion.
Figure: The magnetic field of a neutron star produces beams of
radiation which emerge along the magnetic axis. This Lighthouse
effect causes periodic flashes. The pole more aligned with our
line of
sight produces stronger pulses.