If a pulsar formed near the earth what would happen to the Earth?

Subject: If a pulsar formed near the earth what would happen to the Earth?

Date: Thu Feb 5 08:35:49 2004
Posted by Spencer
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Area of science: Astronomy
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I am asking this question because i am doing a project on Pulsars. I need to 
know what would happen if one did come close to the Earth. Also I am not sure 
if pulsars move and if one would ever even be able to come close enough to 
Earth to cause damage. I need help finding information.

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