The cosmic journey took me just east of the constellation of Orion where the bright dying star Betelgeuse adorns the constellation of Monoceros. Meet the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237), located some 5,219 light years alway from Earth. The nebula is part of a large molecular cloud that boasts hydrogen emissions (red colors) which is associated with the open star cluster in the center (NGC 2244). The Rosette Nebula may have gotten its signature name because of its striking resemblance to a rose. The journey continues!
Mount: Explore Scientific EXOS2GT mount
Camera: Altair Hypercam 183MC
Main Scope: Skywatcher ED72 APO + flattener + Altair Quadband OSC filter
Guiding: Svbony 30mm f/4 + ASI120MC
Exif: 33 frames at 5 mins; Gain 400; Offset 30; focal length 420mm; f/5.6
APP, PixInsight, Photoshop, PHD2
Thanks for sharing nature’s wonder. I too love the heavens, I chase cloudy skies by day and early evenings. You’re the best! What is your birth month
Thank you very much for your kind comments. 🙏🏾 How can I see your work? October-born all the way 😊
Absolutely beautiful! That one came out really great! Excellent color and very good Star resolution! Had to do a little reading myself to refresh my information. Monoceros is not the best known constellation. However the Rosette Nebula is a classic! On a funny cosmic note, I just happen to be watching Star Wars The Last Jedi, as I type!! 😂👍
This one truly stunned me 😊. I had no idea this nebula had so many dust clusters and lanes. Definitely a classic. Funny that you would be watching Star Wars 🤣.