Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237
The Rosette Nebula, NGC2237, in the constellation of Monoceros, as seen in close-up by the KPNO 4-meter Mayall telescope in 1974. The nebula is about 2600 light-years away and about 55 light-years across. The central star cluster is known as NGC2244. North is at the top.
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About the Image
| Id: | noao-02191 |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | June 30, 2020, 9:34 p.m. |
| Size: | 3000 x 2401 px |
About the Object
| Name: | NGC 2237, Rosette Nebula |
| Constellation: | Monoceros |
| Category: | Nebulae |
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 6 32 5.72 |
| Position (Dec): | 4° 51' 47.91" |
| Field of view: | 38.34 x 30.40 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 0.1° left of vertical |
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