The Vela Pulsar is a rapidly spinning neutron star, the collapsed core of a massive star that exploded in a supernova about 11,000 years ago, located in the constellation Vela. It's a powerful source of radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray emissions, spinning over 11 times per second and emitting jets of high-energy particles, making it one of the brightest pulsars in the sky. It's about 959 light-years from Earth and is a key object for studying pulsar physics. #space #trending #mustsee #nasa #spacefact

Close-up: Star Cluster RCW 38 in Vela | Infrared view | Paranal Observatory FriendsofNASA.org: This incredibly detailed image shows the star cluster RCW 38. This entire section of the dark sky is covered in stars of all sizes and colors: white, blue, orange or yellow. A nebula occupies most of the image; its shape perhaps resembles a balloon dog, but does not have a clearly defined shape. Inside, the clouds change in density and color, from dark brown to faintly visible purple areas. Part of the

Gigapixel Image of Vela Supernova Remnant Captured | Víctor Blanco Telescope FriendsofNASA.org: With the powerful, 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, astronomers have constructed a massive 1.3 gigapixel image showcasing the central part of the Vela Supernova Remnant. It is the cosmic corpse of a gigantic star that exploded as a supernova 11,000 years ago. DECam is one of the highest-performing wide-field imaging instruments in the world and is mounted on the US Nat