Rosette Nebula
Rosette Nebula - NGC2244
This is a HOO image of the Rosette Nebula that was shot between the 17th to the 26th of December 2022. If you turn your head to the left, do you see the skull?
For the imaging process, I am still struggling with the star color and size but am pretty happy with the results on this occasion.
NGC 2244, also known as the Rosette Nebula and it’s situated in the constellation Monoceros, this magnificent emission nebula is a celestial masterpiece that showcases the beauty and complexity of our universe. At the heart of NGC 2244 lies a cluster of young, hot stars known as the Rosette Cluster. These massive stars emit intense ultraviolet radiation, energizing the surrounding hydrogen gas and causing it to glow. The result is a mesmerizing display of vivid pink and red hues, resembling the delicate petals of a rose in full bloom. Spanning approximately 50 light-years across, the Rosette Nebula is a sprawling expanse of cosmic clouds. Within its wispy tendrils, pockets of gas and dust form pillars and denser regions, giving birth to new stars. It is a hotbed of stellar formation, thriving amidst the chaos and turbulence of the nebular environment.
Target Details
Radius: 65 light years
Distance to Earth: 5,219 light years
Coordinates: RA 6h 33m 45s | Dec +4° 59′ 54″
Apparent magnitude (V): 9
Constellation: Monoceros
Acquisition Details
145 x 300” - Ha
125 x 300” - Oiii
90 x 60” - Red, Green and Blue Filters
Hardware
Imaging Telescope: William Optics ZenithStar 73 / ZS73
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Filters: Optolong - Red, Blue, Green 1.25". · Optolong H-alpha 7nm 1.25", OIII 6.5nm