Hubble image archive

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - April 30, 2002

CreditsNASA, ESA and H.E. Bond (STScI)

Date
Jan 1, 2003
Mission
Hubble Space Telescope
Archive ID
hubblesite-images-2003-10-1306-image
By

Credits

NASA, ESA and H.E. Bond (STScI)

Image Details

About The Object
Object NameV838 Monocerotis, V838 Mon
Object DescriptionNova-like object, Light Echo
R.A. Position07h 04m 05s
Dec. Position–03° 50' 50"
ConstellationMonoceros
DistanceThe star is ~20,000 light-years (~6 kiloparsecs) away.
About The Data
Exposure DatesApril 30, 2002

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