Neutron star over Munich

A neutron star is more massive than the Sun but not much larger than the city of Munich. One teaspoon of neutron star matter weighs as much as the whole human population.

This image will be on display in the ESO Supernova Planetarium & Visitor Centre in Garching, Munich.

Credit:

ESO / ESRI World Imagery, L. Calçada

About the Image

Id:0414-neutron-star-munich
Type:Artwork
Release date:14 December 2016, 10:30
Size:6920 x 3460 px

About the Object

Name:Neutron star
Type:Unspecified : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Neutron Star
Category:Illustrations

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