Vela Supernova Remnant

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The Vela supernova remnant (also called Gum 16) is a remnant of a supernova explosion that took place approximately 11,000-12,300 standard years ago. The supernova remnant is associated with the Vela pulsar.

The Vela supernova remnant includes NGC 2736. It is a bright source of X-ray light.