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 NGC 6624 and how old is it estimated to be?

Describe the characteristics of a pulsar.

What is the significance of the millisecond pulsar in NGC 6624?

How does the Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telescope contribute to the study of pulsars?

What advancements have been made in detecting gamma ray pulsars?