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V838 Monocerotis [V838 Mon]
Photo: (c) NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI)
V838 Monocerotis [V838 Mon] — V838 Monocerotis [V838 Mon] is a variable star in the constellation Monoceros about 20,000 light years from the Sun. The star experienced a major outburst in early 2002. On 10 January,...
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