Spectacular view of V838 Monocerotis light echo

The light echo around the star V838 Monocerotis as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope in September 2006.

Credit:

NASA, ESA and H. Bond (STScI)

About the Image

Press Release
Id:heic0617c
Release date:Oct 26, 2006, 18:00 CEST
Related release:heic0617
Size:3323 x 2976 px

About the Object

Name:V838 Mon
Type:• Stars Images/Videos

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