CXOU J061705.3+222127

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CXOU J061705.3+222127
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Gemini[1]
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Spectral typeNeutron star
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CXOU J061705.3+222127 is a neutron star. It was likely formed 30,000 years ago in the supernova that created the supernova remnant IC 443, the "Jellyfish Nebula."[3][4][5] It is travelling at approximately 800,000 km/h away from the site.[6]

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  4. The Case Of The Neutron Star With A Wayward Wake Chandra X-ray Center (ScienceDaily) June 1, 2006
  5. The Case Of The Neutron Star With A Wayward Wake (SpaceDaily) Jun 02, 2006
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