PSR J0855−4644
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS) | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Right ascension | 08h 55m 36.18s |
| Declination | −46° 44′ 13.4″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | N/A |
| Distance | 815 ly (250 pc) |
| Spectral type | Pulsar |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
PSR J0855-4644 is a pulsar in the constellation Vela, and was at one time thought possibly associated with supernova remnant RX J0852.0-4622. However, this association is considered unlikely since a central compact object with better matching kinematics to the shell has been observed.