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Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237–39, 2244) is a large H II region and stellar nursery about 5,200 light‑years away in the constellation Monoceros. Spanning roughly 100 light‑years, it consists of a central cavity surrounded by ionized gas illuminated and sculpted by the young star cluster NGC 2244, with pillars, cavities, and ongoing star formation.

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APODs including "Rosette Nebula"

Rosette Nebula Deep Field

Rosette Nebula Deep Field

17/06/2025

A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros

A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros

14/02/2025

Rosette Deep Field

Rosette Deep Field

14/02/2024

When Roses Aren't Red

When Roses Aren't Red

09/02/2024

Camera Orion Rising

Camera Orion Rising

31/01/2024

Deep Nebulas: From Seagull to California

Deep Nebulas: From Seagull to California

23/01/2024

In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula

In the Heart of the Rosette Nebula

06/02/2023

From Auriga to Orion

From Auriga to Orion

22/03/2021

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

21/02/2021

Long Stem Rosette Nebula

Long Stem Rosette Nebula

14/02/2021

A 212-Hour Exposure of Orion

A 212-Hour Exposure of Orion

29/03/2020

The Interstellar Clouds of Orion

The Interstellar Clouds of Orion

05/06/2019