Neutron star

A neutron star is the collapsed core of a massive supergiant star, which had a total mass of between 10 and 25 solar masses (M☉), possibly more if the star was especially metal-rich.

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Science Simplified: What Is a Neutron Star?

First gravitational wave detection of a mass gap object merging with a neutron star

Webb Telescope Uncovers Neutron Star Hidden in Supernova Debris

A Neutron Star Merged with a Surprisingly Light Black Hole

Gravitational waves reveal “mystery object” merging with a neutron star

It Takes a Supercomputer to Properly Simulate a Neutron Star’s Surface

The Maximum Mass of a Neutron Star is 2.25 Solar Masses

Astronomers discover heavy elements after bright gamma-ray burst from neutron star merger

Webb Space Telescope Discovers Neutron Star in Historic Supernova Debris

Finally! Webb Finds a Neutron Star from Supernova 1987A

Webb Detects Emission from Neutron Star in Supernova 1987A Remnant

Webb finds evidence for neutron star at heart of young supernova remnant

James Webb Space Telescope finds evidence for neutron star at heart of SN 1987A

Webb Finds Evidence for Neutron Star at Heart of Young Supernova Remnant

James Webb Space Telescope spots neutron star hiding in supernova wreckage

JWST spies hints of a neutron star left behind by supernova 1987A

Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation

'Missing link' supernova connects star's death to birth of black hole or neutron star

Neutron Star Mysteries Unraveled: Quantum Simulations Reveal Rotation Secrets

Neutron Star Merger Observed Creating Tellurium and Other Heavy Elements