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Neutron Star Matter & Planet X: What Could Be Lurking Closer?
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- Thread starter errorist
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SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the speculation surrounding neutron star matter and the existence of Planet X, particularly focusing on the planetoid Sedna. Participants agree that neutron stars, such as RX J185635-3754 located 200 light years away, cannot yield stable chunks of neutron star material outside their extreme gravitational conditions. The conversation highlights the impossibility of mining neutron star matter due to its instability when removed from high-pressure environments, and the need for new physics to understand potential undiscovered elements. Overall, the consensus is that while intriguing, the existence of stable neutron star matter in our solar system is highly unlikely.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of neutron stars and their properties
- Familiarity with gravitational pressure and degeneracy pressure
- Knowledge of astrophysical objects like planetoids and supernovae
- Basic principles of nuclear physics and atomic structure
- Research neutron star properties and the concept of neutron degeneracy pressure
- Explore the characteristics of planetoids, specifically Sedna and its classification
- Investigate the implications of high-energy astrophysical events like supernovae
- Study the theoretical frameworks surrounding undiscovered elements in physics
Astronomers, astrophysicists, and science enthusiasts interested in the properties of neutron stars, the search for new celestial objects, and the implications of high-energy physics in understanding the universe.
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