Secrets of neutron stars

Chapter 1

The birth of a cosmic giant

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Chapter 2

Cosmic magnets and beacons

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Chapter 3

Cosmic collisions and gold mines

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YOUR GOAL

Master of Secrets of neutron stars

Ch 1 · The birth of a cosmic giant

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Heavy teaspoon, heavy teaspoon / Six billion tons in a single spoon!

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Fun Fact

Neutron star density: A single teaspoon of neutron star material would weigh as much as Mount Everest.

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Glossary

supernova (noun)
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass. In 1054, Chinese astronomers recorded one such explosion that created the famous Crab Nebula neutron star.

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Quiz

What is the approximate weight of a teaspoon of neutron star material?

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Gossip

Would you visit a safe simulation of a neutron star?

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How large is a typical neutron star in diameter?

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How much stronger is a neutron star's crust compared to steel?

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Who discovered the first neutron star in 1967?

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What was the humorous nickname given to the first pulsing radio signal detected from space?

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What subatomic particles are forced together to form neutrons during a star's collapse?

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Which historical astronomers recorded the supernova of 1054 CE that created the Crab Nebula?

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What is the minimum mass a star must have to eventually form a neutron star?

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