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 3 · Cosmic collisions and gold mines
Fun Fact
Cosmic gold: Most of the gold in wedding rings was likely created in colliding neutron stars.
Glossary
kilonova (noun)
An astronomical event that occurs when two compact objects, such as neutron stars, merge. Observations of the 2017 merger GW170817 confirmed that these events synthesize heavy elements like gold.
An astronomical event that occurs when two compact objects, such as neutron stars, merge. Observations of the 2017 merger GW170817 confirmed that these events synthesize heavy elements like gold.
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What is the ultimate fate of two colliding neutron stars if their combined mass is too high?
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What are the ripples in spacetime called that are generated by merging neutron stars?
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What is the name of the scientific detectors in the US that first spotted these spacetime ripples?