Magnetar

A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field, the decay of which powers the emission of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, particularly X-rays and gamma rays. The magnetic field of a magnetar is estimated to be at least ten trillion times stronger than that of Earth, and it decays slowly over time. This process heats the surface of the star to temperatures of up to 10 million degrees Celsius. Magnetars are relatively rare, with only a few dozen identified within the Milky Way galaxy. They are thought to form from the collapse of massive stars during a supernova explosion, and their intense magnetic fields are believed to be generated during this process. The term "magnetar" is derived from "magnetic star," and in Hebrew, it is referred to as כוכב מגנטי. In other languages, it is known as magnetar in Spanish, magnétar in French, and Magnetar in German.