Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2005

V838 Mon: Light Echo Update

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2005 is “V838 Mon: Light Echo Update,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Expanding light echoes continue to illuminate the dusty environs of V838 Monocerotis , mysterious variable star near the edge of our Galaxy. This stunning image , produced from Hubble data recorded in October of 2004, adds to a unique series of space-based, high-resolution views.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hubble Heritage Team , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-4-v838-mon-light-echo-update

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