What kind of telescope do you need to most easily see a neutron star?

Answer 1

To most easily observe a neutron star, a powerful telescope with capabilities for high-energy astrophysics is required, such as a radio telescope or an X-ray observatory. Neutron stars emit primarily in the X-ray and radio wavelengths, so instruments like the Chandra X-ray Observatory or the Very Large Array (VLA) for radio astronomy would be ideal. Optical telescopes are generally not effective for observing neutron stars directly due to their faintness in visible light.