Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  12 Mon  ·  HD258110  ·  HD258179  ·  HD258207  ·  HD258237  ·  HD258301  ·  HD258302  ·  HD258335  ·  HD258371  ·  HD258403  ·  HD258429  ·  HD258469  ·  HD258493  ·  HD258494  ·  HD258495  ·  HD258527  ·  HD258559  ·  HD258590  ·  HD258591  ·  HD258660  ·  HD258690  ·  HD258756  ·  HD258829  ·  HD258830  ·  HD258859  ·  HD258922  ·  HD258953  ·  HD258983  ·  HD258984  ·  HD259012  ·  And 60 more.
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NGC 2238 Rosette Nebula 8-Panel Mosaic in Narrowband SHO Foraxx, Capturing Ancient Photons
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NGC 2238 Rosette Nebula 8-Panel Mosaic in Narrowband SHO Foraxx

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NGC 2238 Rosette Nebula 8-Panel Mosaic in Narrowband SHO Foraxx, Capturing Ancient Photons
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NGC 2238 Rosette Nebula 8-Panel Mosaic in Narrowband SHO Foraxx

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The celestial tapestry of NGC 2238 or more commonly known as the Rosette Nebula is a breathtaking spectacle located in the constellation Monoceros. At its heart lies a young open cluster teeming with hot, massive stars. Their intense ultraviolet radiation sculpts the surrounding hydrogen gas, igniting its fiery glow. But the Rosette's beauty extends beyond its namesake flower. Peering deeper reveals intricate filamentary structures, sculpted by stellar winds and magnetic fields. These cosmic threads hint at the dynamic processes shaping the nebula's evolution.

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