Pulsar wind nebula

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The Vela Pulsar (centre) and its surrounding pulsar wind nebula


Evolution of pulsar wind nebulae[edit]


Properties of pulsar wind nebulae[edit]


Pulsar wind nebulae often show the following properties:



See also[edit]


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