Youtube video about the sound of a pulsar

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The discussion centers on a YouTube video showcasing the sound of a pulsar, specifically questioning the authenticity of the audio. Participants confirm that the sound is derived from actual radio signals emitted by the Vela Pulsar, as recorded by the CSIRO Parkes Observatory in Australia. The consensus is that the audio is a legitimate representation of pulsar emissions, not a fabricated sound.

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Garlic
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Hello PF,
I found this youtube video about the sound of a pulsar, and I have been wondering if this sound is really the radio signals of a pulsar converted into sound, or something fake.
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I think it is fake.
 
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Thank you very much! :biggrin:
 
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