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The Rosette Nebula

by

R.Gendler/Novapix

Reference

a-neb22-37014

Date

2007-02-12

The Rosette Nebula in the constellation Monoceros. To its center, the cluster NGC 2244 which contains about 30 OB type massive stars. The Rosette HII region covers approximately 130 light years and contains some 10,000 solar masses of gas and dust. Mosaic image, Total Exposure 130 Hours.