NASA's IXPE Maps Magnetic Fields Shaping Lighthouse Nebula

Using NASA's IXPE, astronomers have confirmed that magnetic field lines guide particles from a pulsar, sculpting the unique form of the Lighthouse Nebula. The study measured X-ray polarization, revealing that the magnetic field aligns with the particle flow. This finding suggests lower turbulence within the nebula than previous models predicted, enhancing our understanding of cosmic structures.