Vela Pulsar
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Right ascension | 08h 35m 20.65525s |
| Declination | −45° 10′ 35.1545″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 23.6 |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 959+248 −163 ly (294+76 −50 pc) |
| Absolute magnitude (MV) | 16.3 |
| 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).