NGC 2237 Rosette Nebula
The Rosette nebula is a prominent star formation region, glowing due to ultraviolet light from the young, hot, blue stars in the nebula. Massive stellar winds from these stars are clearing out the center of the nebula, creating the hole. The rich detail and structure in this object make the rosette one of the most photogenic objects in the night sky.
| Observatory: | WIYN Observatory Kitt Peak, Arizona |
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| Telescope: | WIYN 0.9-Meter |
| Instrument: | Mosaic I |
| Astronomer: | T.A. Rector, B.A. Wolpa & M. Hanna (NOAO/AURA/NSF) |
| Date of Observation: | 03-03-1999 |
| Filters and Assigned Colors: | Hydrogen-alpha (red), Oxygen [OIII] (green) and Sulfur [SII] (blue) |
| Exposure Times: | 5x10 minutes in each filter |
| Location of Image: | Monoceros |
| Field of View: | 59 x 59 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is up and East is to the left |
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