PULSARS

“THE MUSIc
OF THE HEAVENS”

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Neutron stars are among the universe’s most extreme, fascinating objects.

Some neutron stars emit beams of electromagnetic radiation as they spin, like the beam from a lighthouse pulsing at a certain frequency (hence the name “pulsars”). When converted into sound waves, these pulses can sound like a distant drum or a high-speed whirling hum. Pulsars are known as “Music of the Heavens.”

WHY PULSARS?

I see pulsars not only as part of our vast universe but also as an interpretation of the sound patterns in my ear – those I experience daily, known as Tinnitus:

Ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling, and other sounds. The noise can be intermittent or continuous and can vary in loudness.

As annoying as it seems (and it was for years), I’ve found purpose and joy in the chaotic beauty of experiencing subjective sound 24/7 – A sound only I can hear.

My Tinnitus has inspired me to collect and illustrate sound queues, which are now part of this very personal series of small works on paper.

This week is Tinnitus Awareness Week, and in honor of this special week and the month when we celebrate love and friendship, I am releasing The PULSARS SERIES, a tale of resilience and love.

SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT PULSARS:

1. Pulsars spin between 5,000 to 40,000 times per minute.

2. Pulsars slow down as they age.

3. A teaspoon of a Pulsar can weigh as much as the largest mountain on Earth.

A pulsar is formed when a massive star collapses exhausts its supply of fuel. It blasts out in a giant explosion known as a SUPERNOVA, the most powerful and violent event in the universe. Without the opposing force of nuclear fusion to balance it, gravity begins to pull the mass of the star inward until it implodes…
The process is similar to that of an ice skater pulling their arms in close to spin faster. What is left behind is a rapidly spinning ball of tightly packed neutrons inside an iron shell. The extreme force of gravity would cause this shell to be extremely smooth and shiny.

If you are also into stars and all things-galaxy related, you can read more about neutron and pulsar stars here