How to expel a pulsar from the galaxy

Pulsars are neutron stars. They form when an old star explodes into a supernova, so you would expect to find them at the center of its supernova remnant. But not always. Astronomers have learned that some pulsars are ejected from its remains. The Very Large Array has discovered a pulsar that is quite a kick.

Host Summer Ash from the National Radio Astronomical Observatory explains how you can take advantage of pulsars.

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Provided by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)