Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 2004

V838 Mon: Echoes from the Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2004 is “V838 Mon: Echoes from the Edge,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Variable star V838 Monocerotis lies near the edge of our Milky Way Galaxy , about 20,000 light-years from the Sun.”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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The Sun The Milky Way Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-march-5-v838-mon-echoes-from-the-edge

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