  We investigate properties of nuclear matter and examine possible correlations
with neutron star observables for a set of microscopic nuclear equations of
state derived within the Brueckner-Hartree-Fock formalism employing compatible
three-body forces. We find good candidates for a realistic nuclear EOS up to
high density and confirm strong correlations between neutron star radius, tidal
deformability, and the pressure of betastable matter. No correlations are found
with the saturation properties of nuclear matter.
