Neutron stars are a class of very compact astrophysical objects which are remnants of massive stars that collapse after exhausting their capacity for thermonuclear burning in their interiors. The typical mass of a neutron star is about one and a half...

When a star comes to the end of its life-cycle, its demise is determined by its mass. An average star, like the Sun, will become a white dwarf star. More massive stars have a more violent end in store for them: a crushing gravitational collapse...

A neutron star is formed from the collapsed remnant of a massive star; i.e. a Type II, Type Ib, or Type Ic supernova. Models predict that neutron stars consist mostly of neutrons, hence the name. Such stars are very hot, as supported by the Pauli...

A new NASA space telescope will give scientists a peek at some of the most energetic objects and events in the universe. The new Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope to be launched next spring doesn't see visible light like our eyes, but gamma rays, the...