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Should Neutron Stars be Added to the Periodic Table? (lemmy.zip)

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https://jabde.com/2024/08/10/should-neutron-stars-be-added-to-the-periodic-table/

I say yes, entirely because it's hilarious

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[-] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 25 points 3 days ago

protons

[-] ns1@feddit.uk 31 points 3 days ago

we have assumed that Rex is comprised of a uniform nucleon fluid, with protons, neutrons and electrons in an idealised 1:8:1 ratio

This is how the author is estimating it, they are assuming 1/9th of the mass is protons. No idea how good that assumption is though, there is a source which doesn't look the most convincing

[-] bleistift2@sopuli.xyz 17 points 3 days ago

Whoopsie. I used to assume neutron stars are made of neutrons. It turns out Big Astronomy lied to me.

[-] Highlow@piefed.social -3 points 3 days ago

I thought they were made from your mom's dingleberries

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