Pulsars have baffled scientists for decades, including how they work and what form matter takes within a pulsar. Using data collected by the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) Mission between July 2017 and December 2018, scientists have not only been able to make the most precise size measurements of Pulsar J0030+0451 (located 1,100 light-years away in the constellation Pisces), but they have also mapped hotspots located on its surface. This week we are joined by Dr. Zaven Arzoumanian and Dr. Keith Gendreau, members of the Goddard Team that mapped the Pulsar J0030. Read More
Tag: Dark Matter
Weekly Space Hangout: February 23, 2022 – Yet Another News Roundup!
This week is another news roundup! Be prepared for another hour of science news! Read More
Weekly Space Hangout: February 16, 2022 – News Roundup!
This week is another news roundup! Be prepared for an entire hour of science news! Oh yeah – a certain DESK may be making a return! Read More
Weekly Space Hangout: December 9, 2020 – Casey Dreier: Are Changes Coming to NASA/US Space Policy?
We are pleased to once again welcome Casey Dreier from the Planetary Society to the WSH. Casey will update us (as much as possible) about Space Policy changes that may occur once the new American Presidential administration takes office on January 20, 2021. Read More