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A radio-quiet neutron star is a neutron star that does not seem to emit radio emissions, but is still visible to Earth through electromagnetic radiation at other parts of the spectrum, particularly X-rays and gamma rays. Artist's illustration of an 'isolated neutron star' -- one without associated supernova remnants or binary companions.

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