Neutron Star in 4U 1820-30 Spins at Record-Breaking 716 Rotations Per Second
Astronomers discover a neutron star spinning 716 times per second, making it one of the fastest stars ever recorded.
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Newfound dead star spins record-breaking 716 times a second, explodes with thermonuclear blasts
The neutron star 4U 1820-30 is one of the fastest spinning bodies in the universe, spinning at 716 times a second and ...
Scientists just found a mind-boggling object in deep space
Researchers using NASA's NICER X-ray telescope discovered a neutron star spinning 716 times per second, making it one of the ...
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Smashing atomic nuclei together reveals their elusive shapes
A method to take snapshots of exploding nuclei could hold clues about the fundamental properties of gold, uranium and other ...
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Supernova hides in new Hubble Telescope galaxy 'light show' image (photo)
Data collected by Hubble has also revealed a live Type I supernova called SN 2017GAX, which can be seen tucked just below the ...
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This Stunning New Atlas Explores Humanity’s Ancient Relationship With Space and the Universe
Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...