Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2236  ·  NGC 2237  ·  NGC 2238  ·  NGC 2239  ·  NGC 2246  ·  NGC 2252  ·  Rosette A  ·  Rosette B  ·  Rosette Nebula  ·  The star 12Mon
Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic, Steve Milne
Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic
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Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic, Steve Milne
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Description

The Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49 and NGC numbers 2237, 2238, 2239, 2244 & 2246) is a large H2 region a little over 5,000 light years away in the constellation of Monoceros.  The nebula is around 130 light years in diameter.

This is a four-panel mosaic photographed between 5 December 2019 and 1 January 2022.  Capture details are as follows:

Telescope: Takahashi FSQ 106
Camera: QSI 683
Filters: Astrodon
Mount: 10 Micron GM1000HPS

Ha: 72 x 1200s
OIII: 72 x 1200s
SII: 72 x 1200s

A total of 72 hours exposure.

Data: Steve Milne & Barry Wilson
Processing: Steve Milne

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  • Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic, Steve Milne
    Original
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  • Final
    Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic, Steve Milne
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Rosette Nebula - 4 Panel Mosaic, Steve Milne