collapsed core of a massive star consisting mainly of neutrons
A neutron star is what remains after a massive star explodes and its core collapses, leaving behind an incredibly dense object made almost entirely of neutrons. These extreme objects help astronomers understand the limits of how much matter can be packed into a space and the physics of the universe under the most extreme conditions.
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A neutron star is the gravitationally collapsed core of a massive supergiant star. It results from the supernova explosion of a massive star—combined with gravitational collapse—that compresses the core past white dwarf star density to that of atomic nuclei. Surpassed only by black holes, neutron stars are the second-smallest- and second-densest-known class of stellar objects. Neutron stars have a radius on the order of 10 kilometers (6 miles) and a mass of about 1.4 solar masses (M☉). Stars that collapse into neutron stars typically have an initial total mass between 10 and 25 M☉ or possibly more for those that are especially rich in elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.
There are thought to be around one billion neutron stars in the Milky Way, and at a minimum several hundred million, a figure obtained by estimating the number of stars that have undergone supernova explosions. However, many of them have existed for a long period of time and have cooled down considerably. Originally it was thought that neutron stars would be difficult to detect due to low emissions. However, it was discovered that spinning stars emit radiation. Most neutron stars that have been detected are pulsars or a part of a binary system.
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