Astronomers Find 'Forbidden' Pulsar Escaping Supernova in Milky Way
Astronomers discovered Calvera, a 'forbidden' runaway pulsar and supernova remnant located in a sparse region of the Milky Way, challenging previous notions about star formation in such areas. The system, about 13,000 to 16,500 light-years away and 10,000 to 20,000 years old, was detected by radio and X-ray telescopes, revealing that massive star remnants can exist far from the galactic plane, providing new insights into stellar evolution and supernova mechanisms.