neutron star
noun
: a dense celestial object that consists primarily of closely packed neutrons and that results from the collapse of a much larger stellar body
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These include supernovae and other cataclysms, such as gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), some of which arise from colliding black holes or neutron stars and are among the most powerful explosions in the universe.
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Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.
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Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
While several possible explanations for the Galactic Center Excess have been put forward, including a population of rapidly spinning neutron stars called pulsars, one of the most prevalent has been a specific type of dark matter particle.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.
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Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
1 July 2026
When this phenomenon happens, all the matter in the neutron star fuses into one big atom, with a density of about a million billion g/cc.
—
Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
While several possible explanations for the Galactic Center Excess have been put forward, including a population of rapidly spinning neutron stars called pulsars, one of the most prevalent has been a specific type of dark matter particle.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 June 2026
Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.
—
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Neutron star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutron%20star. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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