Pulsars are rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit beams of radiation at regular intervals. By tracking the timing of these pulses, astronomers can detect the presence of orbiting exoplanets by observing subtle variations in the pulse timings.
Pulsars are rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit beams of radiation at regular intervals. By tracking the timing of these pulses, astronomers can detect the presence of orbiting exoplanets by observing subtle variations in the pulse timings.