In what field did Bell Burnell make her mark?
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Answer
Astrophysics is the study of stars and other objects in space. Bell Burnell made her mark in this field by discovering pulsars, which are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit regular pulses of radio waves. Her discovery helped to confirm Theory of general relativity and led to a better understanding of the universe.
Discovering the Stars: The Extraordinary Journey of Jocelyn Bell Burnell
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