TIL That the heaviest known neutron star PSR J0952-0607 also known as a Black Widow Pulsar is 2.35 times heavier than the Sun despite only being 7.5 to 12.5 miles in diameter
https://www.cnet.com/science/space/a-black-widow-pulsar-became-the-heaviest-neutron-star-by-devouring-its-mate/
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https://www.cnet.com/science/space/a-black-widow-pulsar-became-the-heaviest-neutron-star-by-devouring-its-mate/
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A Black Widow Pulsar Became the Heaviest Neutron Star by Devouring Its Mate
Sometimes stars just gotta eat.Eric Mack (CNET)