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Vela Pulsar - The brightest persistent radio source in the sky, a young pulsar in a supernova remnant.

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Vela Pulsar

Also known as: PSR B0833-45, PSR J0835-4510

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Analysis

The Vela Pulsar is a neutron star spinning 11 times per second inside its supernova remnant.

Key Features

11 Hz rotation
Glitching behavior
Supernova remnant
Pulsar wind nebula

Fun Fact

The supernova that created this pulsar was visible from Earth 11,000 years ago

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 8h 35m 21.60s, Dec: -45° 10' 48.0"
Observation Date: May 15, 2020

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