What’s the difference between a main sequence star and a neutron star?

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Fletcher
Dec 7, 2016

Well there quite a few differences!

Explanation:

First difference is a main sequence star is made of carbon, while a neutron star is made of neutrons. Another difference is a main sequence star still has hydrogen to burn, while a neutron star is a remnant of a supernova.

A main sequence star is what’s left over from a low-mass star death, while a neutron star is what’s left from the death of a high-mass star. Main sequence star and a neutron star are considered the same thing, except a main sequence star spins.

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