PSR B0950+08
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| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Leo |
| Right ascension | 09h 53m 09.310s |
| Declination | +07° 55' 35.75"' |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 5.28 |
| Characteristics | |
| Variable type | Pulsar |
| Astrometry | |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: -2.09 mas/yr Dec.: 29.46 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 3.82 ± 0.07 mas |
| Distance | 850 ± 20 ly (262 ± 5 pc) |
| Details | |
| Age | 1.8 million years |
| Other designations | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
The pulsar PSR B0950+08 seems to have come from a supernova that occurred in Leo 1.8 million years ago. The remnant of this supernova may be the nearest besides the Local Bubble, and the supernova would have been as bright as the moon.
External links
- The Astrophysical Journal Letters, vol. 576, p. L41, August 2002
- New Scientist, August 24, 2002
- Image PSR B0950+08
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Coordinates: 
09h 53m 09.310s, +07° 55′ 35.75″
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