
What's inside a neutron star?
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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Inside the Extreme Conditions of Neutron Stars
This chapter discusses the importance of neutron stars as laboratories for understanding the forces of the universe, exploring what happens in dense and hot conditions. It delves into the misconceptions and opinions about the inside of a neutron star, clarifying that they are made of densely packed neutrons with a dense core. Additionally, the chapter explores the maximum mass of neutron stars and how they can be observed indirectly through their strong gravity's effect on nearby stars.
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