Vela Supernova Remnant
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A Skyfactory Visible Light image of Vela Supernova Remnant. |
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| Observation data: J2000.0 epoch | |
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| Type: | Supernova Remnant |
| Right ascension: | 08h 35m 20.66s |
| Declination: | -45° 10m 35.2s |
| Distance: | 800 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V): | 12 |
| Apparent dimensions (V): | 8 degree (approx.) |
| Constellation: | Vela |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius: | ?? |
| Absolute magnitude (V): | ??? |
| Notable features: | |
| Other designations: | |
| See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae | |
The Vela supernova remnant is a supernova remnant in the southern constellation Vela. Its source supernova exploded 10-12,000 years ago. The association of the Vela supernova remnant with the Vela pulsar, made by astronomers at the University of Sydney in 1968,[1] was direct observational proof that supernovae form neutron stars.
Includes NGC 6955, IC 1340 and IC 1340. Coincidentally, it overlaps the Puppis Supernova Remnant, which is four times more distant.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap960612.html
- http://www.aao.gov.au/images/captions/uks002.html
- http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap970713.html
- http://astro.nineplanets.org/twn/velax.html
- http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070213.html
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