Which stage of the sun consists neutron star/stars

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The discussion revolves around the stages of stellar evolution, specifically addressing whether the sun can ever form a neutron star. Participants explore the characteristics of the sun and its lifecycle in relation to neutron stars.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about which stage of the sun could consist of neutron stars, suggesting a potential misunderstanding of stellar evolution.
  • One participant asserts that the sun is too small to ever form a neutron star, explaining that neutron stars are remnants of more massive stars that explode as supernovae.
  • This participant describes the sun's lifecycle, noting that it will eventually become a red giant and then a white dwarf, consisting mostly of carbon, rather than a neutron star.

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There is no consensus on the original question regarding the sun and neutron stars, as the inquiry itself is based on a misunderstanding of stellar evolution. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the initial question.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in understanding stellar classifications and the specific conditions required for neutron star formation, which depend on the mass of the progenitor star.

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which stage of the sun consists neutron star?
 
Dr.ahmad adnan said:
which stage of the sun consists neutron star?
None.

The sun is too small ever to form a neutron star, which is the remnant left over after some, more massive stars explode as supernovae.

For stars like the sun, eventually, their hydrogen fuel runs out, and the stars expand into a red giant phase while helium is being fused. After several billion years, the stellar core which is left over consists mostly of carbon. Fusion stops, and the stellar core shrinks under gravity until it is about the size of earth, but contains almost all of the mass of the sun. Although this white dwarf is initially very hot and dense, over time this remnant will cool.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun [especially the section "Life phases"]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_dwarf
 
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