Three Years After Stellar Outburst Wall Art Size:16 x 16 having expanded into a red

having expanded into a red giant phase

the red glow of clouds of hydrogen and countless stars

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Three Years After Stellar Outburst Wall Art Size:16 x 16 having expanded into a redThe Hubble Space Telescope's latest image of the star V838 Monocerotis (V838 Mon) reveals dramatic changes in the illumination of surrounding dusty cloud structures. The effect, called a light echo, has been unveiling never before seen dust patterns ever since the star suddenly brightened for several weeks in early 2002. Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA STScI)