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PSR J1951+1123 is a pulsar. This pulsar is notable due to its exceptionally long period, one of the longest known, with a period of 5.09 seconds.[1]
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Right ascension | 19h 51m 08.25s |
| Declination | +11° 23′ 25.2"″ |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | Pulsar |
| Astrometry | |
| Distance | 5216 ly (1660 pc) |
| Details | |
| Rotation | 5.09 s |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
References
edit- ^ Young, M. D.; Manchester, R. N.; Johnston, S. (1999). "A radio pulsar with an 8.5-second period that challenges emission models". Nature. 400 (6747): 848. Bibcode:1999Natur.400..848Y. doi:10.1038/23650. S2CID 4358706.
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