13K views · 559 reactions | When two neutron stars orbit each other closely, they spiral inward as time passes due to gravitational radiation. When they meet, their merger leads to the formation of either a heavier neutron star or a black hole, depending on whether the mass of the remnant exceeds the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit (2.17 solar masses). Credit to the artist! | Space Exploration | Facebook

Neutron Stars & How They Cause Gravitational Waves

Neutron star collision showers the universe with a wealth of discoveries