Observations using the Australia Telescope Compact Array at a wavelength of 6 cm have uncovered the radio counterpart to the compact X-ray nebula surrounding the Vela pulsar .
Two lobes were found oriented about the spin axis of the pulsar , starting at the edge of X-ray emission , they extend to three times the size .
The northern lobe has a bright , defined edge and an integrated flux of 0.14 Jy , while the southern lobe of 0.12 Jy is more diffuse .