"Scientists Measure Neutron Star's Size and Weight, Unveil Exotic Physics"
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Astronomers have precisely measured the size of a nearby pulsar, PSR J0437-4725, using data from the NICER X-ray telescope on the ISS and a supercomputer. The pulsar, which rotates 174 times per second, is 1.4 times the mass of the Sun but only 11.4 km across. This discovery provides new insights into the properties of neutron stars and their equations of state.
Topics:science#astronomy#international-space-station#neutron-star#pulsar#science-and-technology#supernova
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