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Astronomers detect first-ever collision between neutron star and black hole

A new detailed study of the collision or merger of the black hole and a neutron star was published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters which described the two newly discovered extraterrestrial events namely GW200105 and GW200115 and provide the first definitive evidence of an elusive merger.

Jun 30, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

Hubble captures Crab Nebula's 'beating heart' in stunning close-up image – See pic!

As Hubble peered deep into the core of the Crab Nebula, it caught sight of the dramatic remains of a supernova remnant, an exploding star.

Jul 08, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Formula can tell rotating neutron star's fate

A formula taking into account the maximum mass of non-rotating neutron star has made it possible for scientists to calculate the critical mass when a rotating neutron star would collapse to become a black hole.

Apr 10, 2016, 16:29 PM IST