Neutron Stars: The Most Extreme Objects in the Universe

We take a journey to the center of a neutron star, a place where matter exists in states.

Neutron Stars: The Most Extreme Objects in the Universe PBS Space Time

Premiered September 15, 2021
Neutron Stars: The Most Extreme Objects in the Universe

We’ve traveled to lots of weird places on this show - from the interiors of black holes to the time before the big bang. But today, we take a journey to what has got to be the weirdest place in the modern universe - a place where matter exists in states you’ve never heard of. We take a journey to the center of the neutron star.

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PBS Space Time

PBS Space Time explores the outer reaches of space, the craziness of astrophysics, the possibilities of sci-fi, and anything else you can think of beyond Planet Earth. Host Matt O'Dowd breaks down both the basic and incredibly complex sides of space and time.

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