Pulsar Scutum Constellation (IMAGE)

Max-Planck-Gesellschaft

Pulsar Scutum Constellation

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The gamma-ray pulsar J1838-0537 found at the Albert Einstein Institute in Hanover is located towards the Scutum constellation, which is above the southern horizon in the summer sky. This detailed map shows the position of the pulsar (yellow), which is invisible to terrestrial telescopes, in a simulated view of the sky.

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stellarium/AEI/Knispel

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