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The Woman Behind A Mystery That Changed Astronomy

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The Life Cycle of Stars: From Explosive Endings to Neutron Stars

This chapter explores the life cycle of stars, emphasizing the dramatic transformations of large celestial bodies into supernovas and black holes. It also highlights the unique properties of neutron stars, including their extreme density, rapid rotation, and strong magnetic fields that produce radio waves.

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