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The Vela Pulsar and its surrounding pulsar wind nebula

The Vela Pulsar (PSR J0835-4510 or PSR B0833-45) is a pulsar located in the constellation of Vela. About 11,000–12,300 years ago, its Type II supernova exploded.[source?]

Description

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Notable characteristics

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The brightest pulsar (in radio frequencies), it spins 11 times per second.[1]

Glitches

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See also: Glitch (astronomy)

Vela is best-known for its glitches. However, they're not predictable yet.[2]

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  • Position in the Milky Way
    Position in the Milky Way
  • Gamma rays are being emitted from the Vela Pulsar.
    Gamma rays are being emitted from the Vela Pulsar.
  • GIF of particle jet
    GIF of particle jet
  • Image of the Vela Pulsar
    Image of the Vela Pulsar

References

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  1. ↑ "ATNF Pulsar Catalogue: J0835-4510".
  2. ↑ "Insights into the Physics of Neutron Star Interiors from Pulsar Glitches, Astrophysics in the XXI Century with Compact Stars, pp. 219–281".
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