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Old 04-11-2010, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by orestis View Post
Hi Craig,

Neutron stars are simply awesome,the amount of energy put out in a grb is mind blowing.Just wondering Neutron stars are collapsed stars (right?).

How often do GRB's go off?

What is a magnetar is it similar to neutron stars?

Sorry for all the questions Craig.But your a smart fellow and i figured your the best man to ask.

cheers orestis
Hi Orestis;

Not smart … I just read whatever I can about this kind of stuff.

Try reading up on Magnetars and GRBs from Wiki.

Its not a bad summary of both.

Cheers
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