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V838 Monocerotis Dissolve Sequence of Epochs

V838 Monocerotis Dissolve Sequence of Epochs


Oct 26, 2006

A dissolve sequence of eight images taken by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys shows a CAT-scan-like probe of the three-dimensional structure of the shells of dust surrounding the aging star V838 Monocerotis. The ... more
Zoom into the Light Echo V838Mon

Zoom into the Light Echo V838Mon


Oct 26, 2006
V838 Mon Light Echo Unveiling

V838 Mon Light Echo Unveiling


Feb 3, 2005

A dissolve sequence of six images taken by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys shows a CAT-scan-like probe of the three-dimensional structure of the shells of dust surrounding the aging star V838 Monocerotis. The ... more
V838 Monocerotis Dissolve Sequence

V838 Monocerotis Dissolve Sequence


Mar 4, 2004

Dissolve sequence of the 5 epochs of the light echo of star V838 Mon.
Dissolve between images at the four epochs

Dissolve between images at the four epochs


Mar 26, 2003

Dissolve sequence of the four epochs (May-Dec. 2002) of the light echo of star V838 Mon. This star was the brightest star in the galaxy for a short time.
The Outburst

The Outburst


Mar 26, 2003

This animation shows the sudden brightening of the star V838 Mon as it happened on Jan 2002. The star got much brighter because it expanded to a red super giant. In the foreground is a blue companion star.
Light Echo Geometry Cartoon

Light Echo Geometry Cartoon


Mar 26, 2003
Flip through epochs

Flip through epochs


Mar 26, 2003
Dr. Howard Bond - First Discovered

Dr. Howard Bond - First Discovered


Mar 26, 2003
Dr. Howard Bond - Significance

Dr. Howard Bond - Significance


Mar 26, 2003