Reclusive Neutron Star May Have Been Found in Famous Supernova

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Monday, February 22, 2021 - 19:01
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Astronomers now have evidence from two X-ray telescopes (Chandra and NuSTAR) for a key component of a famous supernova remnant. This latest study shows that a "pulsar wind nebula" created by such a neutron star may be present.