Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 3, 2006

V838 Mon: Echoes from the Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2006 is “V838 Mon: Echoes from the Edge,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and H. Bond ( STScI ). The original explanation runs about 138 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. Still, ever since a sudden outburst was detected in January 2002, this enigmatic star has taken the center of an astronomical stage.”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 3, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , and H. Bond ( STScI )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 3, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-3-v838-mon-echoes-from-the-edge

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