10.11.2005 - Wechselgebiet together with Franz Gruber

The Rosette Nebula has several open clusters embedded in it. NGC 2244 in the left center of the picture consists of young stars, which revently formed from the nebulas material. The central 'hole' is about 30 light years across.

SKY 90 f/4.5, Starlight SXV-M25, 70min RGB + 90min Ha

diffuse Emission Nebulae
Size: 80' x 60'
Constellation: Monoceros
Magnitude: 6.0
Distance: 4700 light years
RA: 6h 30m 42s
Dec: +05° 01'