It could also be that your understanding of neutron stars may be superficial - you may feel, however strongly, that you understand this topic, while reality may

It could also be that your understanding of neutron stars may be superficial - you may feel, however strongly, that you understand this topic, while reality may be different. Have you considered that hypothesis? Nobody who actually works in fields related to nuclear physics or astrophysics considers a neutron star as being "just a giant nucleus", no matter how often that image may be used in pop-sci articles and youtube videos. More linky stuff, again related to your statement that neutron stars are held together by the nuclear force (which is false): https://www.nuclear-power.com/nuclear-power/reactor-physics/atomic-nuclear-physics/atom-properties-of-atoms/atomic-nucleus/neutron-star-giant-nucleus/ https://www.nuclear-power.com/nuclear-power/reactor-physics/... > Since they have some similar properties as atomic nuclei, neutron stars are sometimes described as giant nuclei. But be careful, neutron stars and atomic nuclei are held together by different forces. A nucleus is held together by the strong force, while a neutron star is held together by gravitational force.