PSR J2030+4415's Remarkable Bow Shock, PWN and Filament

Abstract

We report on new X-ray and optical observations of PSR J2030+4415, a Gamma-ray Pulsar with an H$\alpha$ bow shock. These data reveal the velocity structure of the bow shock apex and resolve unusual X-ray structure in its interior. In addition the system displays a very long, thin filament, extending at least $5^{\prime }$ at $\sim 130^{\circ }$ to the pulsar motion vector. Careful astrometry, compared with a short archival exposure, detects the pulsar proper motion at 85 mas yr${}^{-1}$. With the H$\alpha$ velocity structure this allows us to estimate the distance as $0.75$ kpc.

6 pages, 4 figures. Accepted for publication in ApJL

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