NASA | Fermi Finds a Youthful Pulsar Among Ancient Stars

The video explores NGC 6624, a globular cluster near the center of our galaxy, and the role of NASA's Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope in detecting high-energy radiation from pulsars. It explains the nature of pulsars, particularly millisecond pulsars, and highlights the unique characteristics of the millisecond pulsar in NGC 6624. The video also discusses Fermi's success in discovering over 100 gamma ray pulsars, using advanced data analysis techniques, and the significance of these findings in understanding stellar phenomena.

What is the primary role of NASA's Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope in relation to globular clusters?

• To study the formation of new stars

• To map the position of globular clusters

• To detect high energy radiation from pulsars

• To measure the age of globular clusters

What is a defining characteristic of a neutron star?

• It is incredibly dense

• It has a weak magnetic field

• It spins slowly

• It is larger than the sun

How does the millisecond pulsar in NGC 6624 differ from typical pulsars?

• It has a weaker magnetic field

• It is unusually bright and young

• It is much older

• It emits no gamma rays

What has helped Fermi detect more than 100 gamma ray pulsars?

• Collaboration with other space agencies

• Increased funding for research

• Advances in data analysis

• New telescope technology

How were some gamma ray pulsars first identified by Fermi?

• Through their radio emissions

• By their visible light

• Using their gamma ray pulsations

• Via infrared observations