Two Neutron Stars (IMAGE)

Naval Research Laboratory

Two Neutron Stars

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Artists' rendition of the merger of two neutron stars. Top panel: two stars are still separated, but starting to spiral together and emitting gravitational waves; Bottom panel: collision has occurred and the system is emitting electromagnetic radiation.

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NASA

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