Their original calculations, based on the Pauli exclusion principle, gave it as 0.7 M☉; subsequent consideration of strong force-mediated neutron-neutron repulsion raised the estimate to approximately 1.5 M☉ to 3.0 M☉.
Calculele lor originale, bazate pe principiul lui Pauli, le-au dat 0.7 M☉; considerații ulterioare a unei forțe repulsive puternice neutron-neutron au crescut estimările la aproximativ 1.5 M☉ până la 3.0 M☉.