Calvera

Calvera is a neutron star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is named after the villain in the film The Magnificent Seven and the name was approved by the IAU in 2026. It is one of the nearest neutron stars to earth. It is a relatively young neutron star, as it is 285,000 years old.

Astronomical data

Diameter (in Kilometers): ~25 km

Spectral type: Q (Neutron Star)

Gallery

Calvera compared to Mount Everest, the tallest mountain above sea level

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