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Rice-Weird t1_ivmefgm wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Bizarre star may have a solid surface, according to X-ray observations. Astronomers have now spotted a super strange one that seems to have a solid surface. Its intense magnetic field is strong enough to overcome its blistering temperatures and “freeze” its outer layers into a solid crust. by MistWeaver80

No protons or electrons?

Was always under the impression neutron stars='normal' sub-atomic elements minus any space between them. You know, like if stong & weak nuclear forces just hugged forevermore.

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[deleted] t1_ivomjl3 wrote

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Rice-Weird t1_ivomrgh wrote

Ahhhh- thank you! This makes perfect sense.

Universal forces are bonkers to learn more about.

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