[5] The power and regularity of the signals were briefly thought to resemble an extraterrestrial beacon, leading the source to be nicknamed LGM, later LGM-1 (for "little green men").

Researchers Thomas Gold and Fred Hoyle identified this astronomical object as a rapidly rotating neutron star immediately upon their announcement.

[10] The English post-punk band Joy Division used an image of CP 1919's radio pulses on the cover of their 1979 debut album, Unknown Pleasures.

[11][12][13] German-born British composer Max Richter wrote a piece inspired by the discovery of CP1919 titled Journey (CP1919).

[14] The English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys used a sound based on the pulses in their music video for "Four Out of Five.