Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Light Echoes from V838 Mon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2022 is “Light Echoes from V838 Mon,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA, H. E. Bond (STScI). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

The featured image shows the unusual light echo structure known as V838 Mon. The illuminated dust is patchy and surrounds a bright red-colored star. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA, H. E. Bond (STScI) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What caused this outburst of V838 Mon? For reasons unknown, star V838 Mon ‘s outer surface suddenly greatly expanded with the result that it became one of the brighter stars in the Milky Way Galaxy in early 2002.”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 26, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA, H. E. Bond (STScI)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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