W50 (nebula)
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| W50 | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000.0) | |
|---|---|
| Supernova type | SN |
| Remnant type | ? |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Right ascension | 19h 11m 49s |
| Declination | +04° 59′ 12′′ |
| Galactic coordinates | 039.697 -02.241 |
| Discovery Date | |
| Peak magnitude (V) | ? |
| Distance | 16.000 |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Progenitor | ? |
| Progenitor type | ? |
| Colour (B-V) | ? |
| Notable features | central source: SS 433. |
Supernova remnant W50 or SNR G039.7-02.0 lies 16,000 light years away, in the constellation of Aquila. At its heart lies the unusual star SS 433, whose jets are distorting the remnant, by burning it away.
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