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