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.

[iceho]

So glad I Youtube recommended this channel. No annoying intros, no annoying transition sound effects, no annoying loud background music, no annoying jump cuts, no forced smartass jokes, edited appropriately with relevant educational information, Excellent job. I sub because of these factors. Please don't change.

[graysonloyd]

I’ve always been fascinated by neutron stars, but never had heard of how magnetars effect the vacuum of space itself so severely! Incredible work on the video!

[joannpelas]

This was the very best explanation of a magnetar! No stupid sound effects just pure science. I subscribed immediately and will binge watch the rest!

[Stellars_Art]

I've always been fascinated by neutron stars and black holes.. this sorta feels like if those two were combined

[davewave]

Good presentation. Blackholes get so much press but I think neutron stars are even more interesting because of their internal complexity.

[juspiable]

As a social scientist with a huge interest in other fields of science but not enough background knowledge in physics, this was the first time I understood Neutron Stars and how they form. You really do have a talent for finding the right words and comparisons to explain even complicated things. Huge kudos to you for creating this video – its fantastic!

[gobeaugo]

Extremely well organized and presented. People keep taking for granted that just because you know the subject, you can also communicate it. Communication is a different skill and how you present the info can affect how it's interpreted. This was communicated so that it could be presented in most jr high classes. Good job.

[petersmythe]

"literally rip you apart"
There are so many different ways a magnetar could rip you apart it's actually kind of incredible.

[lucidzfl]

I don't mean to come across as smart but I have watched virtually all the big science channels on youtube for years (At least 20 of them) and I rarely learn something completely new.

This was the best breakdown I have ever seen of the state transitions of neutron stars and I genuinely learned several completely new things I had never known before.

Wonderful content!

[LelandMaurello]

Been studing laymans astrophysics ever since grade school. This stuff still humbles me. We 'know' it's there, but we'll never see it or get close enough for anything like sensing it.
Fascinating tutorial; appreciated the tone, and the graphic representations! Very informative. BTW, totally agree with what IceHo says below.

[OverHeed]

Bro, how do you only have 35.7K. This is honestly better than most other channels. On top of that, you don't do that 10 min midroll pad bs that most others do. GOOD VIDEO :D:D

[danieldevito]

It's actually terrifying how incredibly hostile the universe is.

[Skank_and_Gutterboy]

2:13 Thank you for explaining this competently, it's appalling how so many documentaries screw this up. Nicely done.

[tysonatkins]

No cheesy intro, with some guy who is trying way too hard to be cool, funny, etc., just straight to the point facts, the way every channel should be! Very interesting, and informative. Great video! 👍

[gabrielneuman]

This was the clearest explanation I've heard of how stars grow and die - thank you!

[kumogate]

I like how thorough and clear this explanation is. Really well done in being both comprehensive and relatively easily comprehended!

Also: Magnetars are absolutely terrifying and fascinating in equal measure, I think!

[seanspartan]

Recent studies have calculated that any mountains or deformities on a magnetar would likely be less that the width of a human hair.

[Dingomush]

If we were flying around in a police box, we wouldn’t have to worry about damage to the craft…..lol

[viniciusnoyoutube]

The best explanation about neutron and Magnetars I have ever seen.
The detail is on point not much not less and some nice facts like you can see the back of the star.
Great work.

[delavalmilker]

This video deserves a double thumbs-up. I like the calm and straightforward narration. So many of these sorts of "educational astronomy" videos are amateurish. With blasting graphics, rushed narration, goofy music. As if they were made for MTV. I learned more about magnetars watching this one video, than I would have gotten watching a dozen or more of these types of videos out there.