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Neutron Stars
http://www.astro.umd.edu/~miller/nstar.html#basics
- A very thorough explanation of neutron stars including information on how they form, what they're made of, and how they affect nearby space. Interesting illustrations included. For advanced high school students and undergraduates.
http://apod.gsfc.nasa.gov/htmltest/rjn_bht.html
- Virtual trips to neutron stars (and black holes). Video simulations are nice for all ages, but the topics are appropriate for mainly undergraduates.
Books
Gaustad, John & Zeilik, Michael, Astronomy: The Cosmic Perspective- second edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1990. This text was designed for an introductory astronomy course for upper high school or undergraduate students who want a comprehensive view and understanding of modern astronomy, including neutron stars (see Chapters 20 & 21).
Giacconi, R. & Gursky, H., X-Ray Astronomy, D. Reidel Publishing Company. Known as a 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of neutron stars (see chapter 4) at a level intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
Giacconi, R. & Tucker, W., The X-ray Universe, Harvard University Press, 1985. Considered to be another 'classic' X-ray astronomy text book. Includes discussion of neutron stars (see Chapter 7) at a level intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
- Kaufmann, William J. III, Universe, Freeman and Company, 1994. This book comes highly recommended from both students and scientists. It explains many concepts in astronomy from cosmology to high-energy astrophysics, including information on neutron stars (see Chapter 23). Intended for the upper high school student with a strong science background and interest, or the undergraduate science major taking a basic astronomy course.
- Levy, David H., A Nature Company Guide: Skywatching, Time-Life Books, 1995. This book provides a general overview and discussion of astronomical objects, including neutron stars. For students in middle school or above.
- Seward, Frederick D. and Charles, Philip A., Exploring the X-ray Universe, Cambridge University Press, 1995. Explains X-ray astronomy and astrophysics along with its most recent developments. Intended for the undergraduate science major, or above.
- Voyage Through the Universe: Stars, Time-Life Books. This volume is one of a series which examines the Universe in all its aspects. General information for the upper high school student (and above), related to neutron stars, will be found in the 'Neutron Stars and Black Holes' chapter.
Magazine Articles
- Wong, Kate. "Neutron Stars Contain Diamond Cores." Scientific American. April 2001.