Parkes observations for project P794 semester 2011APRS

We propose timing observations of the millisecond pulsar J1933-6211, which is likely to be the least heavy neutron star known. Measurement of its mass will have significant impact on stellar evolution scenarios, accretion efficiencies and neutron star formation scenarios. In addition to this, the pulsar may well be a good candidate for inclusion in pulsar timing array efforts.

This proposal is an initial, limited time request to attempt to a) place a strong limit on the pulsar mass, b) attempt to phase-connect the archival data, c) enable detailed analysis of which observations will be needed for precise measurement of the pulsar mass and d) determined if the pulsar can be timed precisely enough to be included in timing array efforts.