V838 Mon in the Milky Way galaxy

This diagram shows the location of V838 Mon in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Credit:

NASA/ESA, A. Feild (STScI) and the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI).

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:heic0304g
Type:Artwork
Release date:26 March 2003, 15:00
Related releases:heic0304
Size:504 x 349 px

About the Object

Name:Milky Way, V838 Mon
Type:Milky Way : Galaxy
Milky Way : Star : Type : Variable
Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Red Supergiant
Distance:20000 light years
Category:Galaxies
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