Possible closest neutron star to Earth found

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Artists illustration of an isolated neutron star. Credit: Casey Reed courtesy of Penn State University
Artist's illustration of an "isolated neutron star." Credit: Casey Reed, courtesy of Penn State University

Using NASA's Swift satellite, McGill University and Penn State University astronomers have identified an object that is likely one of the closest neutron stars to Earth -- and possibly the closest.


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