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CTB 80 is a complex supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus, characterized by its unusual structure of three extended radio-emitting arms. It is physically associated with the energetic millisecond pulsar PSR B1951+32, which has a rotation period of 39.5 milliseconds. The nebula represents the aftermath of a stellar explosion, with its current morphology influenced by the pulsar's motion and wind as it interacts with the surrounding interstellar medium. It is a subject of study in radio astronomy and high-energy astrophysics.
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What is unusual about CTB 80?
CTB 80 is a complex supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus. It has three extended radio-emitting arms, giving it an unusual structure.
Which pulsar is associated with CTB 80?
CTB 80 is physically associated with the millisecond pulsar PSR B1951+32. That pulsar has a rotation period of about 39.5 milliseconds.
What kind of astronomical object is CTB 80?
It is a supernova remnant, the expanding debris left after a massive star's explosion. Its radio structure includes three extended arms.
Where can CTB 80 be found in the sky?
CTB 80 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Radio astronomy is especially useful for studying its arms and its connection with PSR B1951+32.
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