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Adhesive color plates for Science Services’ Science Program series booklet Man in Space. Nelson Doubleday - 1965.
Sharp Nebula Shot!
V838 Monocerotis, often referred to as V838 Mon, is a red variable star located in the constellation Monoceros.
It gained significant attention in early 2002 when it underwent a dramatic outburst, increasing in brightness by several magnitudes. This event was unusual because it was not a typical nova or supernova; instead, it was classified as a "light echo" phenomenon.
Credits: NASA and the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI)
Planetary Nebula NGC 2440
Planetary nebula NGC 2440 is a relic of a star once like our Sun that has cast off its outer layers of gas, forming a colorful cocoon around the star's remaining core.