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The fastest spinning neutron star that we've found so far is XTE J1739-285, which spins 1122 times every second. It was found by NASA's Rossi X-Ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) satellite. The most rapidly spinning pulsar, however, remains PSR J1748 2446ad, which spins 716 times a second. This pulsar was found by a team at Montreal's McGill University.
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Why are neutron stars so heavy?
Neutron stars are so heavy because they are the compact core of a star that is 8 time the mass of our Sun. The most massive neutron stars possible are 3 times the mass of our Sun.
What is formed in a supernova?
Depending on the mass of the original star, a supernova explosion may cause a neutron star (for medium to large stars) or a black hole (for large or very large stars). If the original star was rotating fairly rapidly, the neutron star may be a "pulsar", the name given to a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits pulses of X-rays. "Rapidly" spinning in this case is upwards of three revolutions per second.
What is the chemical composition of most stars?
The 2 most common chemicals found in stars are hydrogen and helium.
Do most massive stars collapse into black holes?
Most stars end up as white dwarfs. A few become neutron stars. Even fewer become black holes.
Which are the two most popular candidates for gamma-ray bursters?
A hypernova making black hole is one of the most popular candidates for gamma-ray bursters. The other is the merger of two neutron stars.
What is the difference between a galaxy and a pulsar?
A galaxy is a massive collection of stars, most orbiting around a supermassive black hole.A pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electronic radiation.See related questions.
Why are neutron stars so heavy?
Neutron stars are so heavy because they are the compact core of a star that is 8 time the mass of our Sun. The most massive neutron stars possible are 3 times the mass of our Sun.
Why are neutron stars weird?
because all stars are different than others and most stars will be weird ... just like this question.
What is formed in a supernova?
Depending on the mass of the original star, a supernova explosion may cause a neutron star (for medium to large stars) or a black hole (for large or very large stars). If the original star was rotating fairly rapidly, the neutron star may be a "pulsar", the name given to a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits pulses of X-rays. "Rapidly" spinning in this case is upwards of three revolutions per second.
What Create most of the elements on the periodic table?
Stars - by nuclear fusion, by supernova explosions, and by colliding neutron stars.
Why don't we use visible-wavelength telescopes to locate neutron stars?
A neutron star emits most of its energy at higher frequencies.
How did neutron stars get its name?
The name "neutron star" some from the fact that the neutron star is mainly composed of neutrons. The gravitational pull of a neutron star is so strong that most matter are crushed into neutrons.
What is the chemical composition of most stars?
The 2 most common chemicals found in stars are hydrogen and helium.
Do most massive stars collapse into black holes?
Most stars end up as white dwarfs. A few become neutron stars. Even fewer become black holes.
Do all stars that become supernovae leave behind a neutron star?
No. The most massive stars will leave behind a black hole.
What do most tornadoes have in them?
All tornado contain rapidly rotating winds. Most tornadoes contain a condensation funnel and a whirl of dust and/or debris.
What is the most Dense invisible objects?
Black Holes are the most dense. Second to black holes would be Neutron Stars
