Swift J1818.0-1607
Also known as PSR J1818-1607
Swift J1818.0-1607 is a neutron star in the constellation Sagittarius.
Youngest known magnetar, in Sagittarius
Facts
| Type | Neutron star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Position (J2000) | 18h 18m 00s, −16° 07′ |
| Studied in | 115 scientific papers (SIMBAD) |
When and how to see it
Swift J1818.0-1607 is highest in the sky at midnight in June. From India (about 20° N) it climbs to about 54° above the horizon; from 50° N, to about 24°.
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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