Artist's illustration of two neutron stars spiraling into each other before colliding. This event is theorized to create heavy elements like gold and is also associated with short gamma-ray bursts. The image shows the dramatic moment just before the collision, with one neutron star appearing larger and more fiery than the other. The background is a deep, star-studded blue.
Astronomy Picture from 15/10/2017
On the Origin of Gold
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171015.html
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