Astronomy Cast Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science
Published: March 2, 2026
Duration: 34:17
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XMJBiJao6M
Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest)
Streamed live on Feb 16, 2026.
Pulsars are dead stars and fascinating in their own right, but astronomers can use their predictable rotation for exploring the cosmos in a series of amazing ways. We can detect gravitational waves, navigate the solar system, test general relativity and find exoplanets. Pulsars are the time keepers of the sky, with their precise ticking allowing researchers to track gravitational waves, find exotic planets, an...