Light Echoes From Exploding Star
by Nasa/esa/stsci/h.bond/science Photo Library
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Light Echoes From Exploding Star
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Nasa/esa/stsci/h.bond/science Photo Library
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Light echoes from an exploding star. Image 2 of 4. Hubble Space Telescope image of an illuminated dust shell around the star v838 Monocerotis. This star underwent a massive brightening in January 2002, temporarily becoming the brightest star in the galaxy. The light from this outburst reflects from a series of dust shells around the star, which are thought to have been ejected during previous activity. The phenomenon allows study of the fine structure of the dust shells, which could help explain why the star behaves as it does. Image taken on 2nd September 2002. For a sequence of images taken over the year, see R730/069-072.
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