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March 4, 2004 06:00 AM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-2004-10

Space Phenomenon Imitates Art in Universe's Version of van Gogh Painting

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About the Object

Object Name:	V838 Monocerotis
Object Description:	Nova-like variable star and surrounding light echo
Position (J2000):	R.A. 07h 04m 04.8s Dec. –03° 50' 50"
Constellation:	Monoceros
Distance:	The star is ~20,000 light-years (~6 kiloparsecs) away.
Dimensions:	This image is 2.4 arcminutes (13.6 light-years or 4.2 parsecs) wide.

About the Data

Data Description:	These data are from the HST program 10089: K. Noll, H. Bond, C. Christian, L. Frattare, F. Hamilton, Z. Levay, M. Mutchler, and T. Royle (STScI).
Instrument:	ACS/WFC
Exposure Date(s):	February 8, 2004
Exposure Time:	1.8 hours
Filters:	F435W (B), F606W (V), F814W (I)

About the Image

Image Credit:	NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
Release Date:	March 4, 2004
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