PSR J1748-2446ad
PSR J1748-2446ad is a pulsar star in the constellation Sagittarius.
Fastest-spinning known pulsar, 716 turns a second, in the cluster Terzan 5
Facts
| Type | Pulsar star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | 17h 48m 04s, −24° 46′ |
| Studied in | 146 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
PSR J1748-2446ad is highest in the sky at midnight in June. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 45° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 15°.
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More in Sagittarius
- Lagoon Nebula (M8)
- M18 (NGC 6613)
- M21 (NGC 6531)
- M23 (NGC 6494)
- Omega Nebula (M17)
- Sagittarius A*
- Sagittarius Cluster (M22)
- Trifid Nebula (M20)
Everything in Sagittarius · All 88 constellations · All sky objects
Data: SIMBAD (CDS, Strasbourg; the site's weekly copy) · Data sources & credits