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Age of the Vela pulsar PSR 0833-45

Journal Article · · Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/130635· OSTI ID:6770770
It is shown that previous astrophysical methods of dating the young pulsar in Vela, PSR 0833-45, have effectively given upper limits to the true age. A value of 5000-8000 yr is found here to be not inconsistent with all available observational data. The historical significance of such a young age is briefly discussed.
Research Organization:
NASA, Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
OSTI ID:
6770770
Journal Information:
Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States), Journal Name: Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States) Vol. 92; ISSN PASPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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