March 26, 2003 02:00 PM (EST)

News Release Number: STScI-2003-10

Hubble Watches Light from Mysterious Erupting Star Reverberate Through Space

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Light Echo from Star V838 Monocerotis Image Type: Astronomical PRC2003-10

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - May 20, 2002 Image Type: Astronomical

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - September 2, 2002 Image Type: Astronomical

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - October 28, 2002 Image Type: Astronomical

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - December 17, 2002 Image Type: Astronomical

Anatomy of a light echo Image Type: Illustration

Location of V838 Mon in the Milky Way Galaxy Image Type: Illustration Artist's Concept

V838 Mon before and during outburst Image Type: Astronomical/Illustration

Light Echo From Star V838 Monocerotis - April 30, 2002 Image Type: Astronomical

Size of star relative to Solar System Image Type: Illustration

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