Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
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Constellation | Vela |
Right ascension | 08h55m 36.18s[1] |
Declination | −46° 44′ 13.4″[1] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | N/A |
Distance | 815[2] ly (250[2] pc) |
Spectral type | Pulsar |
PSR J0855-4644 is a pulsar in the constellation Vela, and was at one time thought possibly associated with supernova remnant RX J0852.0-4622.[2] However, this association is considered unlikely since a central compact object with better matching kinematics to the shell has been observed.[3]
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