A multi-wavelength view of PSR J0437-4715 with NICER and other missions: Radius measurements from far-ultraviolet to hard X-ray pulse profile modeling

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   Z. L. Yang, J. L. Han, L. G. Hou et al. · 2026 · High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · AI summary available

   This paper reports an eccentric double-neutron-star binary and its orbital dynamics, whereas the paper measures PSR J0437−4715’s mass and radius from emission profiles.

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   The paper reports PSR J0653+0443, an eclipsing double neutron star with record-high eccentricity, unusual timing effects, and a rare formation pathway.