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 type | Neutron star |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
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.