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Monoceros
Monoceros is a faint constellation on the celestial equator, introduced in the 17th century by the Dutch cartographer Petrus Plancius. Its name means 'unicorn' in Greek, and it lies near prominent constellations such as Orion and Canis Major.
Source: britannica.com
APODs including "Monoceros"
The Rosette Nebula
14/02/2007
Still Life with NGC 2170
05/08/2006
When Roses Aren't Red
24/03/2006
Dust and Light in the Rosette Nebula
14/02/2006
Hydrogen and Dust in the Rosette Nebula
23/12/2005
Light Echoes from V838 Mon
27/11/2005
The Fox Fur Nebula
14/03/2005
Still Life with NGC 2170
03/03/2005
The Rosette Nebula
14/02/2005
Dust Sculptures in the Rosette Nebula
10/01/2005
Cone Nebula Close-Up
29/05/2004
Rungs of the Red Rectangle
13/05/2004
In the Vicinity of the Cone Nebula
12/05/2003
In the Center of the Rosette Nebula
29/04/2003
V838 Light Echo: The Movie
02/04/2003
Fox Fur, the Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree
28/02/2003
The Fox Fur Nebula
01/07/2002
Cone Nebula Close-Up
03/05/2002
NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula
17/03/2002
Starlight Reflections
28/12/2001
X-Ray Stars and Winds in the Rosette Nebula
19/10/2001
NGC 2264: Stars, Dust, and Gas
24/04/2001
The Rosette Nebula
14/02/2001
NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula
22/08/2000
GLAST Gamma Ray Sky Simulation
22/07/2000
Saturn-Sized Worlds Discovered
30/03/2000
GLAST Gamma-Ray Sky Simulation
12/11/1998