Vela Pulsar

Vela Pulsar
	; The Vela Pulsar and its surrounding pulsar wind nebula
Observation data; Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000
Constellation	Vela
Right ascension	08h 35m 20.65525s[1]
Declination	−45° 10′ 35.1545″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	23.6
Astrometry
Distance	959+248; −163 ly ; (294+76; −50[2] pc)
Other designations
	HU Vel, PSR J0835-4510, PSR B0833-45, 4U 0833-45, 2CG 263-02, 2E 0833.6-4500, 3EG J0834-4511, H 0833-450, INTEGRAL1 5, SNR G263.6-02.8
Database references
SIMBAD	data

The Vela Pulsar (PSR J0835-4510 or PSR B0833-45) is a radio, optical, X-ray- and gamma-emitting pulsar associated with the Vela Supernova Remnant in the constellation of Vela. Its parent Type II supernova exploded approximately 11,000–12,300 years ago (and was about 800 light-years away).

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Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000
The Vela Pulsar and its surrounding pulsar wind nebula
Constellation	Vela
Right ascension	08^h 35^m 20.65525^s[1]
Declination	−45° 10′ 35.1545″[1]
Apparent magnitude (V)	23.6
Astrometry

Distance	959+248 −163 ly (294+76 −50[2] pc)

Other designations
HU Vel, PSR J0835-4510, PSR B0833-45, 4U 0833-45, 2CG 263-02, 2E 0833.6-4500, 3EG J0834-4511, H 0833-450, INTEGRAL1 5, SNR G263.6-02.8
Database references
SIMBAD	data