CXOU J061705.3+222127
Neutron star in the constellation Gemini / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CXOU J061705.3+222127 is a neutron star. It was likely formed 30,000 years ago in the supernova that created the supernova remnant IC 443, the "Jellyfish Nebula."[2][3][4] It is travelling at approximately 800,000 km/h away from the site.[5]
Quick Facts Constellation, Right ascension ...
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
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Constellation | Gemini |
Right ascension | 06h 17m 05.26s[1] |
Declination | +22° 21′ 29.4″[1] |
Spectral type | Neutron star |
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SIMBAD | data |
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