Astronomy Cast

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

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Astronomy Cast

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Mon Mar 9th Astronomy Cast Ep. 785: Magnetars
Mon Mar 2nd Astronomy Cast Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science
Feb 23rd Astronomy Cast Ep. 783: Cataclysmic Variable Stars

Astronomy Cast

Mar 9, 2026
31¾ minutes
14 MB

Astronomy Cast Ep. 785: Magnetars By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live March 6, 2026. Magnetars are a special type of neutron star with physics that defy comprehension. Magnetic fields so powerful they could strip you apart at an atomic level. But, where do they come from? So many mysteries to uncover about magnetars. Back in December 2004, a gamma rays washed out cameras and zotted satellites as a star on the other side of the Milky Way shifted around its magnetic fields. Magnetars are violent that way. In this episode of Astronomy Cast, Fraser and Pamela take on this tiny terrible monsters...

Astronomy Cast

Astronomy Cast Ep. 785: Magnetars

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay

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