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The X‐Ray Structure of the Pulsar Bow Shock G189.22+2.90 in the Supernova Remnant IC 443

The X‐Ray Structure of the Pulsar Bow Shock G189.22+2.90 in the Supernova Remnant IC 443

We present a deep observation with the Chandra X-ray Observatory of the neutron star bow shock G189.22+2.90 in the supernova remnant (SNR) IC 443. Our data confirm the cometary morphology and central point source seen previously, but also reveal considerable new structure. Specifically, we find that the X-ray nebula consists …