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Dense Neutron Star Discovered
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11639458
I'm not sure what mighty means here, but I think it is a bit ductile to say giant stars become neutron stars, because the really giant ones become black holes. (Of course a star made up of a degenerate electron gas is more fun.  )Anyway, this is an interesting find. _________________  |
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| Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:56 am |
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I wish they were more specific. Not once did they give an approximate radius. Heck, they even said it spins at a certain rpm, but that's useless without the radius
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| Sun Oct 31, 2010 3:44 pm |
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Joined: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:26 am Posts: 648 Gender: Anime Girl
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The radius of a normal neutron star varies from 10 to 15 km. It depends on what method is used to calculate the radius.
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| Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:59 am |
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Joined: Sat Aug 23, 2008 3:10 am Posts: 2601 Location: Australia - Sydney Gender: Male Currently Playing: Ninja Gaiden III
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I saw that bit, but since this one is ground breaking in its density etc. is it ground breaking in size?
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| Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:09 am |
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Legendary Ghost  Joined: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:42 am Posts: 12630 Location: Belgium Country: 
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_________________ Play Smite with me? (It's like LoL or Dota, but less frustrating)  "Jesus promised the end of all wicked people. Odin promised the end of all ice giants. I don't see many ice giants around." |
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| Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:53 am |
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I guess PSR J1614-2230 ain't too
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| Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:40 am |
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Joined: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:26 am Posts: 648 Gender: Anime Girl
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I would very carefully venture that this one is likely slightly bigger than the average neutron star, but not much, so that the density is higher.
He whose face gives no light, shall never become a star. _________________ |
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