'Black neutron star' discovery changes astronomy

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Scientists have discovered an astronomical object that has never been observed before.

It is more massive than collapsed stars, known as "neutron stars", but has less mass than black holes.

Such "black neutron stars" were not thought possible and will mean ideas for how neutron stars and black holes form will need to be rethought.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53151106

 

Edited June 24, 2020 by Curious layman