Space Phenomena Vocabulary

noun a celestial object that is the collapsed core of a massive star after a supernova explosion, consisting almost entirely of neutrons

• A neutron star is a celestial object formed from the collapsed core of a massive star.
• Did you know that a neutron star is basically the leftover core of a massive star?
• That neutron star is like the ultimate dense ball of stuff in space.
• Her presence in the room was like a neutron star, pulling everyone towards her with her charisma.

noun Astronomical term referring to a rotating disk of matter formed around a celestial object, such as a star or black hole, through gravitational attraction

• The formation of stars often involves the accretion disks of gas and dust surrounding a protostar.
• Scientists study accretion disks to understand how stars are born.
• Check out these cool pics of accretion disks around black holes!
• Her mind was like a swirling accretion disk, absorbing new information constantly.