Is Planet X a magnetar?

Firstly right off the bat, Planet X is probably a planet, isn't that why we call it Planet X? Now, come to think of it. A magnetar is a type of neutron star, most notably the rarest kind of neutron stars. read more

Now, come to think of it. A magnetar is a type of neutron star, most notably the rarest kind of neutron stars. If a magnetar were in place of Planet X, we wouldn’t be alive studying about it anyway. read more

A magnetar is a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful inferred magnetic field (∼ − G). The magnetic field decay powers the emission of high-energy electromagnetic radiation, particularly X-rays and gamma rays. read more

Since then, Magnetar 1E 2259 hasn't disturbed the depths of space. Using RXTE, astronomers can study how gravity works near black holes and observe changes in X-ray brightness that last for a thousandth of a second, or for several years. read more