CXOU J061705.3+222127

CXOU J061705.3+222127
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Gemini
Right ascension 06h 17m 05.26s
Declination +22° 21 29.4
Spectral typeNeutron star
Database references
SIMBADdata

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.