PSR J0855−4644
| Observation data Epoch {{{epoch}}} Equinox | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Vela |
| Right ascension | 08h 55m 36.18s |
| Declination | −46° 44′ 13.4″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | Pulsar |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 815 ly (250 pc) |
| Details | |
| Rotation | 64.6861308252 ms |
| Age | 141,000 years |
| Other designations | |
| PSR J0855−4644 | |
| 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. It rotates every 64.686 milliseconds and is characteristic age of 141,000 years old.