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HESS J1857+026

HESS J1857+026 is a pulsar wind nebula located approximately 9 kpc (29 kly) from Earth in the constellation of Aquila. HESS J1857+026 releases γ-rays in the range of 0.8−45 TeV. It is most likely powered by PSR J1856+0245, a pulsar located nearby.

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  • Aquila (constellation)
  • Compact object stubs
  • Nebula stubs
  • Pulsar wind nebulae