Neutron Star
A Black Hole or Neutron Star Fell Into Another Star and Triggered a Supernova
What happens when you slam a neutron star (or black hole, take your pick) into a companion star? A supernova,…
Astronomy Jargon 101: Magnetars
In this series we are exploring the weird and wonderful world of astronomy jargon! Hang on to your magnetic hats,…
Astronomers Think They’ve Found the Neutron Star Remnant Left Behind from Supernova 1987A
It was the brightest supernova in nearly 400 years when it lit the skies of the southern hemisphere in February…
Astronomers Measure a 1-billion Tesla Magnetic Field on the Surface of a Neutron Star
We recently observed the strongest magnetic field ever recorded in the Universe. The record-breaking field was discovered at the surface…
Astronomers Think They’ve Found the Neutron Star Remnant From Supernova 1987a
Recent observations and theortetical work have brought us one step closer to resolving the mystery of what lies at the…
Neutron stars of different masses can make a real mess when they collide
When neutron stars collide, they go out with a tremendous bang, fueling an explosion up to a thousand times more…
A brand new magnetar found, it’s only 240 years old
Magnetars are some of the most ridiculous objects in the universe. Composed of the densest material possible spinning faster than…
Astronomers Map the Surface of a Pulsar
Using NICER data, two teams of researchers were able to map the surface of a pulsar for the first time…
The Pressure Inside Every Proton is 10x That Inside Neutron Stars
According to a new study from the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, the pressure at the center of a proton…
A Magnetar Just Woke Up After Three Years of Silence
A new study by a team of over 200 international scientists has revealed how a magnetar - a special class…