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NGC 2244 - Open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, Jordan Marlière
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NGC 2244 - Open cluster in the Rosette Nebula

NGC 2244 - Open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, Jordan Marlière
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NGC 2244 - Open cluster in the Rosette Nebula

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NGC 2244, also known as Caldwell 50, is a very young open cluster located in the constellation of the Unicorn.

It is located about 4710 light-years from the solar system. The age of this cluster has been estimated at just under 8 million years. Its two brightest stars are HD 46223, which is 400,000 times brighter and 50 times more massive than the Sun, and HD 46150, which is 450,000 times brighter and 60 times more massive than our star.
This cluster is located in the Rosetta Nebula. The Rosetta Nebula is an active nursery of stars located about 4700 light-years from the solar system and extending over 130 light-years in its largest dimension.

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NGC 2244 - Open cluster in the Rosette Nebula, Jordan Marlière