Examples of Neutron Stars
- PSR J0108-1431 – closest neutron star
- LGM-1 – the first recognized radio-pulsar
- PSR B1257+12 – the first neutron star discovered with planets (a millisecond pulsar)
- SWIFT J1756.9-2508 – a millisecond pulsar with a stellar-type companion with planetary range mass (below brown dwarf)
- PSR B1509-58 source of the "Hand of God" photo shot by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
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