Size of V838 Mono relative to Solar System

Diagram showing a comparison between the size of star V838 Monocerotis at its fullest and our Solar System.

Credit:

NASA/ESA and A. Feild (STScI).

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:heic0304j
Type:Artwork
Release date:26 March 2003, 15:00
Related releases:heic0304
Size:10000 x 7700 px

About the Object

Name:Solar System, V838 Mon
Type:Solar System
Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable : Nova
Distance:20000 light years
Category:Illustrations
Star Clusters

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