ASKAP J1935+2148
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ASKAP J1935+2148 (also known as ASKAP J193505.1+214841.0) is a neutron star/magnetar candidate located in the constellation Vulpecula, approximately 15,800 light-years away. With a rotation period of 53.8 minutes (more precisely, 3,225.313±0.002 seconds[1]), it would be the slowest spinning neutron star ever discovered.[2]
Quick Facts Constellation, Right ascension ...
Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
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Constellation | Vulpecula |
Right ascension | 19h 35m 5.126s[1] |
Declination | 21° 48′ 41.047″[1] |
Characteristics | |
Evolutionary stage | Neutron star or magnetar (suspected) |
Astrometry | |
Distance | 4,850[1] pc |
Details | |
Rotation | 53.8 minutes[1] |
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