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V838 outburst
February 3, 2005 · ESA/Hubble · IRAS 07015-0346 , V838 Mon
The 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.
More Hubble images of IRAS 07015-0346 , V838 Mon
V838 Monocerotis revisited: Space phenomenon imitates artMarch 4, 2004![V838 Monocerotis revisited: Space phenomenon imitates art [chronological overview]](https://cdn.esahubble.org/archives/images/thumb700x/heic0405b.jpg)
V838 Monocerotis revisited: Space phenomenon imitates art [chronological overview]March 4, 2004
Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (composite)March 26, 2003
Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (May 2002 image)March 26, 2003
Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (September 2002 image)March 26, 2003
Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (October 2002 image)March 26, 2003
Hubble watches light echo from mysterious erupting star (December 2002 image)March 26, 2003
V838 Monocerotis in April 2002March 26, 2003