PSR J1856+0245
Radio pulsar in the constellation Aquila
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PSR J1856+0245 is a pulsar 9 kpc (29 kly) away from Earth. It shows similar properties to the Vela Pulsar. It completes rotation period every 80.906 milliseconds and is characteristic age of 20,600 years old.
Right ascension18h 56m 50.80s[2]
Declination+02° 45′ 50.2″[2]
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox ICRS | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Serpens[1] |
| Right ascension | 18h 56m 50.80s[2] |
| Declination | +02° 45′ 50.2″[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Evolutionary stage | Pulsar |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 29,000 ly (9,000[citation needed] pc) |
| Details | |
| Rotation | 80.90668906 ms |
| Age | 20,600 years |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
PSR J1856+0245 is believed to be associated with HESS J1857+026, a pulsar wind nebula located in the same region of space.[2]
