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Old 02-21-2014, 01:54 AM
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This picture isn't very interesting,but it shows a pulsar.

Scientists recently discovered a pulsar in space that is spinning 716 times per second. It's identification number is PSRJ1748-2446ad.

How can anything spin that fast?

2014 February 21: The Long Jet of the Lighthouse Nebula

This is incredible. How can anything do that? Space is full of surprises.

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