Vela supernova remnant

The Vela supernova remnant is the remains of a Type II supernova that happened about 11,000 years ago. It is home to the Vela Pulsar (PSR B0833 -45) and the Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736). It was discovered in 1960 from the University of Sydney which later in 1968, found the Vela Pulsar. Its appearance is a colorful web-like structure.

 Location 

 Constellation: Vela
 Right ascension: 08h 35m 00s
 Declination: 45° 00'  00"
 Distance: 0.287 kpc (936 light years)

 References 
Category:Supernovae