Neutron Stars

Imagine a spherical object with a diameter of only about twenty kilometers, but two to three times more massive than our Sun. Such are neutron stars, mysterious and amazing. They make six hundred rotations per second, and their rotation is so regular that in the near future they will likely play a role as a galactic navigation system, guiding people to other worlds. Science journalist Katya Moskvich invites readers on a journey through observatories around the world and the vastness of the Universe. She talks about multi-channel astronomy, pulsars, magnetars, spectacular supernova bursts, and many other stunning objects and events in our Universe. This is a book about “zombies from space” — about the life of stars after death.