NASA Space Telescope Maps Magnetic Fields of ‘Lighthouse’ Pulsar

For the first time, NASA's IXPE telescope has mapped the magnetic fields of PSR J1101−6101, a pulsar in the Lighthouse Nebula, offering unprecedented insight into these extreme cosmic objects. This breakthrough reveals details about pulsars' structure and behavior, which could help scientists understand the fundamental physics governing the universe's most energetic phenomena. Such discoveries are critical for advancing our knowledge of high-energy astrophysical processes and could lead to new technologies or theories in the future.