A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 29, 2003 It's a glorious pic sequence but I don't get it, do you have any info that explain's what it is we're seeing happening here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted December 29, 2003 (edited) Hubble took a picture of a star (V838 Monocerotis) and it showed something called the light echo affect. This Light echo effect is the star's light bouncing off the 'clouds' surrounding it which is then reflected to the Hubble. {EDIT} I'm just editing this to add that the above diagram shows you a major factor that I did not mention Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Edited December 29, 2003 by master_q Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted December 29, 2003 It is a great picture to be sure. I think all of the pictures you posted are awesome and show the value of the Hubble. I believe a moon based telescope (on the "dark side") would give us even better, more valuable pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 29, 2003 B) Amazing! That's a perfect explanation and the diagram helped too B) Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted December 29, 2003 Yeah it is fascinating! When we look at one of the clips and then go to another day the great dilation is the result “the bouncing of the light” (as the diagram shows) Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Bolivar 0 Posted December 29, 2003 Ah, I was wondering what it meant as well. Thanks for explaining it to us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
