CXOU J061705.3+222127

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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. It is travelling at approximately 800,000 km/h away from the site.

[edit] External links

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

[edit] See also

• IC 443, the likely supernova remnant of the creation event of the star.