CXOU J061705.3+222127
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.[1][2][3] It is travelling at approximately 800,000 km/h away from the site.[4]
References
- ↑ "What spawned the Jellyfish Nebula?". Space Daily. 11 December 2015.
- ↑ The Case Of The Neutron Star With A Wayward Wake Chandra X-ray Center (ScienceDaily) June 1, 2006
- ↑ The Case Of The Neutron Star With A Wayward Wake (SpaceDaily) Jun 02, 2006
- ↑ "The Jellyfish Nebula, a supernova remnant in Gemini". Anne's Astronomy News. Retrieved December 2015.
See also
- IC 443, the likely supernova remnant of the creation event of the star.
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