When Neutron Stars Collide | COSMOS in a minute #17

The collision of two neutron stars is one of the most exciting events in space. As the neutron stars approach each other, they generate gravitational waves, ripples that stretch and squeeze the universe itself. These waves tell us that something amazing is about to happen. When the two stars finally crash together, they result in a kilonova, an explosion so powerful that it creates the very elements that make up our world. Gold, platinum, and other heavy elements are produced in this explosion. The universe is showered with raw materials that will one-day form stars, planets, and even life itself. But the kilonova's grand finale is shrouded in mystery. Some believe that the collision births a black hole, while others suggest that it results in the formation of a hypermassive neutron star that can barely hold itself together against the strong pull of gravity.

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[NYN_]

We are made of neutron star collision dust!

[licentient]

Imagine flexing gold because it came from a kilonova. It makes you think that we probably haven't found all the elements that this fascinating universe holds from our grasp

[Thaumh]

When neutron stars collide, there goes the neighborhood. Like, literally!

[Rivika]

With an itty-bitty quiet WOOP at the end

[Charles-cjco]

What if two neutron stars collided on their way to being absorbed by a black hole? What would happen then?

[ElyFordYonzon-igyg]

Thank you for the cameraman that record this for us

[aamirrazak]

That sounds super fascinating, their collision creates elements necessary for life!

[mohitAashu]

I wish I could collect the precious metals expelled out from the neutron star collision

[paulrowe]

Wouldn’t it be truly mind blowing being able to witness events that occur within the universe live and in real time such as the coming together or colliding stars. I offend think to myself at what point do these massive stars touch and come together. Or is the universe filled in with space fabric where everything has and always will be connected. Since billions billions billions and endless amounts of time

[paulcarey]

Kilonova.... that's going to be the name of my Rush cover band. I totally call dibs!

[WoFDarkNewton]

“…and even life itself”

[citation needed]

[whatfurqanknows]

this kind of graphic details is what i want. very helpful visualization.

[onlyonSiMPLE]

the universe is the only place where extremely hurtfully dangerous things are extremely needed for it's own existence.

[stargazeronesixseven]

Neutron Stars are Superstars of the Universe! 🕯

[wlgozge]

When neutron stars collide, the result is spectacular: an explosion accompanied by jets of material that erupt outwards at a significant percentage of the speed of light. If we're lucky, those jets are oriented in such a way that one is directed more or less towards us, so that we see the eruption as a gamma-ray burst.

[bonifaciolaonglaan]

This is one of OUR CREATOR'S GREATEST Creation...its just.Amazing!!!

[justinv]

These colliding stars make Gold….Platinum……then Paul Wall puts them on his teeth.

[Ibloop]

So neutronium probably exists too


Edit: I just searched neutronium is actually a real theory

[tapatidey]

Really liked your videos, support from India.

[Pumpkin_king]

This made me so happy when i was freaking out 😊😊😊