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(NASA/SAO/CXC) The Vela Pulsar is a rapidly rotating neutron star in the Vela supernova remnant. Chandra's image shows the details of a compact nebula that resembles a gigantic cosmic crossbow. This structure is created by a rapidly rotating neutron star, or pulsar that spins out rings and jets of high-energy particles while shooting through space. Vela Pulsar (Wide-Field View) Photo Album Page 1 | 2 | 3 Back to Beginning | Close Window Chandra X-Ray Observatory