CXOU J061705.3+222127

Coordinates

  • X 801
  • Y 253
  • Z -4929
→ Sol: 5,000

Object type

  • X-ray binary
  • Star
  • X-ray source
simbad:2XMM J061705.2+222129

Wiki

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

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