PSR J1747−2958
Radio pulsar in the constellation Sagittarius
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PSR J1747−2958 is a young, weak, nonthermal radio pulsar with a rotation period of 98.813 milliseconds and is characteristic age of 25,500 years old. The pulsar moves at a supersonic speed through the interstellar medium forming an unusual nonthermal nebula around it. This nebula around PSR J1747−2958 is also called the "Mouse nebula" or "G359.23−0.82" and it is a axisymmetric nebula.[2]
Right ascension17h 47m 15.869s[1]
Declination−29° 58′ 00.93″[1]
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Right ascension | 17h 47m 15.869s[1] |
| Declination | −29° 58′ 00.93″[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | Pulsar |
| Details | |
| Rotation | 98.8139764825 ms |
| Age | 25,500 years |
| Other designations | |
| PSR J1747−2958 | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
Discovery
This object was discovered on February 7, 2008, with a 58 ks exposure.[3]
