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An x-ray nebula associated with the millisecond pulsar B1957+20. (Reports)

Authors :
Stappers, B.W.
Gaensler, B.M.
Kaspi, V.M.
van der Klis, M.
Lewin, W.H.G.
Source :
Science. February 28, 2003, Vol. 299 Issue 5611, p1372, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

We have detected an x-ray nebula around the binary millisecond pulsar B1957+20. A narrow tail corresponding to the shocked pulsar wind, is seen interior to the known Hα bow shock [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Pulsars -- Observations -- Discovery and exploration
Nebulae -- Discovery and exploration -- Observations
Science and technology
Discovery and exploration
Observations

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
299
Issue :
5611
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.99118700

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