Where is SGR1806-20?

Abstract

We have derived a new, precise position for the Soft Gamma Repeater SGR1806-20 by triangulating eight bursts observed by Ulysses, BATSE, and KONUS-WIND. The resulting error box, although within the radio contours of the Galactic supernova remnant G10.0-0.3, is significantly displaced from its core. Although this can be explained by a high velocity neutron star, it raises interesting questions about the model of SGR emission from this object.