V838 monocerotis space progression stars digital art galaxy. Choose your favorite v838 monocerotis greeting cards from thousands of available designs. V838 monocerotis dreamscene 1920x1080 real over 5 year timelapse of exploding star v838 monocerotisin the constellation monoceros 20000 light years away from earthsuffered a sudden outburst in 2002 catching astronomers by surprisethe variable red star got so big that it became one of the largest stars ever observed producing 600000 times more light that the sun. All v838 monocerotis greeting cards ship within 48 hours and include a 30 day money back guarantee. V838 monocerotis v838 mon is a red star in the constellation monoceros about 20000 light years 6 kpc from the sun.
It is not yet clear if the surrounding nebulosity is associated with the star itself. Originally believed to be a typical nova eruption it was then identified as something completely. The previously unknown star was observed in early 2002 experiencing a major outburst and was possibly one of the largest known stars for a short period following the outburst. Additional stars stud the sky giving the viewer some comparison for the red giants size.
The v838 monocerotis star still has astronomers heads exploding video light from exploding stars can live on in the form of echoes rippling across space and illuminating clouds of dust and gas. Free download high quality and widescreen resolutions. The dust being lit up by the eruption was already there near the star as they say here. This stunning photograph v838 monocerotis hubble space telescope showcases the beauty of our own universe.