Top 12 Strangest and Most Mysterious Cosmic Revelations
4. Neutron Star Collisions
Discovery Overview Found Year: 2017 Discovered By: LIGO Location: 130 Million Light-Years Away Neutron Star Collisions Before colliding, neutron stars spiral around each other. Such star collisions are rare, occurring only once every 10,000 years.
Possible Outcomes The results of these collisions typically lead to one of two outcomes:
Formation of a heavier neutron star. Collapse into a black hole, creating a terrifying abyss. Conclusion The study of neutron star collisions enhances our understanding of stellar evolution and the extreme conditions of the universe, shedding light on the processes that lead to the formation of black holes.
Neutron Star Collision
The collapse of stars into one another forms a black hole, creating a magnetic field that causes ripples throughout space-time.
A Historic Detection In August 2017, LIGO (the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) recorded the first instance of gravitational waves resulting from a neutron star collision.
Conclusion This groundbreaking detection not only confirmed the existence of gravitational waves but also provided valuable insights into the dynamics of neutron stars and the nature of black holes, marking a significant milestone in astrophysics.
