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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.

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Why are neutron stars very heavy?

Heavy is a nebulous term. Neutron Stars would weigh no more than any other object of equivalent mass. (One ton of feathers weighs as much as one ton of bricks.) The difference is that neutron stars are much denser than most other forms of matter. This increased density comes from the fact that neutron stars are created from the collapse of a much larger star into a much smaller space on account of gravity.


Are all pulsars neutron stars?

All young neutron stars in reality are "pulsars". However, for a neutron star to be termed a pulsar, it's magnetic axis has to point towards Earth. (So we can see the pulse, even though all young neutron stars have a pulse, they cannot be observed from Earth.)


Can Neutron stars turn back into a normal star and if so how?

No. The mass of a neutron star is so compact and the gravity so high that it could never again become a regular star. Besides, neutron stars come from the cores of stars that have already gone nova. All the hydrogen was already fused into heavier elements.


Do massive stars become neutron stars?

Some massive stars will become neutron stars. When massive stars die they will either become neutron stars or black holes depending on how much mass is left behind.


What is the difference between star that become white dwarfs and stars that become neutron stars?

the simple reson is mass.......that is if the star under consideration is a heavy one, it is more likely to turn into a black hole and if it is comparatively smaller it is prone to turn into a neutron star or a white dwarf


What has the author Carlos A Bertulani written?

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What are the densest stars?

The densest stars are neutron stars, which are formed from the collapsed core of a massive star after a supernova explosion. Neutron stars are incredibly dense, with a mass greater than that of the Sun but compressed into a sphere only about 10 kilometers in diameter. The density of neutron stars is so high that a sugar-cube-sized amount of neutron star material would weigh as much as Mount Everest.


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.


Why do neutron stars rotate so much more rapidly than ordinary stars?

Neutron stars rotate rapidly due to their conservation of angular momentum. When a massive star collapses into a neutron star, its core spins faster as it contracts. Since angular momentum is conserved, the neutron star continues to rotate rapidly as a remnant of the collapsed star.


Does a neutron star contain electrons?

Neutron stars are made almost entirely of neutrons. These neutrons are formed when the star implodes, causing the orbiting electrons of the atoms to interact with the protons in the nucleus. So, it is safe to say that neutron stars contain no electron.


What is the diffrance between stars that become white dwarfs and stars that become neutron stars?

Stars that become white dwarfs die but become black holes . Neutron stars are born from a Super Nova that stored its energy and became a neutron star.


Are all neutron stars pulsars?

No, not all neutron stars are pulsars. Pulsars are a type of neutron star that emits beams of radiation, which can be detected as pulses of light. Some neutron stars do not emit these beams and are not classified as pulsars.