PSR J1856+0245 is a pulsar 9 kpc (29 kly) away from Earth. It shows similar properties to the Vela Pulsar.
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Right ascension | 18h 56m 50.80s[1] |
| Declination | 2° 45′ 50.2″[1] |
| Characteristics | |
| Evolutionary stage | Pulsar |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 9,000 pc |
| Details | |
| Age | 21,000 years |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2022) |
PSR J1856+0245 is believed to be associated with HESS J1857+026, a pulsar wind nebula located in the same region of space.[1]