The Infrared Light Echo of V838 Monoceritis

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May 2006

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Spitzer Proposal ID #30472

Computer Science

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We propose follow-up observations of the extremely interesting object V838 Monocerotis (V838 Mon). V838 Mon underwent a powerful nova-like eruption in 2002 and has been the object of intensive study ever since. A spectacular light echo was observed following the outburst and subsequent observations revealed a rapid evolution of V838 Mon with time. Our previous Spitzer observations have revealed an infrared light echo well correlated with the optical echo. In addition, we have discovered an unresolved hot dust component, perhaps representing material newly formed in the recent outburst. We propose to continue and expand our observations of V838 Mon to follow the time evolution of the infrared light echo, the unresolved hot dust, and constrain the environment and nature (models) of the V838 Mon phenomena.

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