PSR J1856+0245 is a pulsar 9 kpc (29 kly) away from Earth.
It shows similar properties to the Vela Pulsar.
PSR J1856+0245 is believed to be associated with HESS J1857+026, a pulsar wind nebula located in the same region of space.
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