The statistical distribution of the total mass of 14 double neutron star (DNS) systems (out of 18 pairs observed) is found to be very narrow, with the average and standard deviation as 2.65 ± 0.03 M☉.

What does a lead nucleus and a neutron star have in common? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have made new estimates of ...

Neutron stars are ultra-dense star remnants made up primarily of nucleons (i.e., protons and neutrons). Over the course of millions of years, these stars progressively cool down, radiating heat into ...

Neutron stars are incredibly dense, city-sized remnants of massive stars. They form after a supernova when gravity overcomes electron degeneracy pressure. Some neutron stars, called pulsars, emit ...

The heaviest neutron star ever detected is shredding its companion while spinning on its axis over 700 times per second. The neutron star, known as PSR J0952-0607, was discovered in 2017 about 3,000 ...