Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (December 2002 image)

Depicts: Erupting star V838 Monocerotis
Copyright: NASA, European Space Agency, and H.E. Bond (STScI)
The image was taken 17 December 2002. The image is combined from exposures taken through blue (B), green (V), and infrared (I) filters.
Last Update: 1 September 2019