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Crab Pulsar - The pulsar at the heart of the Crab Nebula, born in the supernova of 1054 AD.

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Crab Pulsar

Also known as: PSR B0531+21, PSR J0534+2200

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Analysis

A 33-millisecond pulsar powering the Crab Nebula with its relativistic wind.

Key Features

Giant pulses
Synchrotron radiation
Pulsar wind
Historical supernova

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Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 5h 34m 31.20s, Dec: +22° 0' 36.0"
Observation Date: November 20, 2019

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