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Pulsars

These newest astronomical mystery objects emit radio pulses with a spacing so regular they could be used as clocks. They may be fuel-depleted stars that are pulsating or rotating

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Scientific American Magazine Vol 219 Issue 4This article was originally published with the title “Pulsars” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 219 No. 4 (), p. 25
doi:10.1038/scientificamerican1068-25