Magnetars: Neutron Stars but Scarier!

There are many extreme objects in the universe we live in, but today I’m going to look at a dead star that would literally rip you apart. Welcome to the strange and deadly world of magnetars, neutron stars but scarier. Let’s find out more. Magnetars are neutron stars which have immense magnetic fields. These are similar to other neutron stars but there are some significant differences that we’ll have a look at today.