Pulsar Names
The names for the pulsars with sound files listed in the left panel of the first page
are derived from their position on the celestial sphere. The first
part
of the number gives the approximate right ascension in hours and minutes. The second part of
the
number gives the declination (with a plus or negative sign). For example, the pulsar labeled
PSR 0329+54 is located on the celestial sphere
at right ascension 3 hours and 29 minutes and declination +54 degrees. The Crab Pulsar
is designated PSR 0531-21 in this system.
Here is a
map from the Princeton Pulsar Group
of pulsar positions given in right ascension and declination
(the links from this map to some databases with
further information do not always work at present).