How can a neutron star be born?

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How can a neutron star be born?

2006-11-28 12:12:03 · 2 answers · asked by goring 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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A neutron star is the "squashed" core of a star that is left behind after the star underwent a Type II supernova. So a neutron star can be born when a star "dies".

2006-11-28 12:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by oddy411 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Neutron stars are born during supernova and they are held up by Neutron Degeneracy Pressure. These stars are relatively rare only about 10^8 in our galaxy, or 1 in a thousand stars. This means the nearest one is probably about 40 light years away.

2006-11-28 20:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by Lore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋