These possess magnetic fields trillions of times stronger than Earth's. Their "starquakes" release more energy in a fraction of a second than the Sun does in thousands of years. Cosmic Collisions
When a massive star dies in a supernova, its core collapses under its own gravity. The pressure is so intense that protons and electrons are crushed together to form neutrons, creating a "neutron star." Despite being only about 12 miles wide, a single teaspoon of neutron star material would weigh roughly on Earth. Life as a Pulsar or Magnetar 1980x1080 Neutron Star Wallpaper">
When two neutron stars orbit each other, they eventually spiral inward and collide. This cataclysmic event, known as a , ripples the fabric of spacetime with gravitational waves and is the primary source of heavy elements in our universe, like gold and platinum. HD Wallpaper Gallery These possess magnetic fields trillions of times stronger