NGC 2244 The Rosetta Nebula

NGC 2244 The Rosetta Nebula

Rosetta Nebula NGC 2244

NGC 2244 Aka the Rosette Nebula, is a stunning celestial object located in the constellation of Monoceros. An emission nebula, spanning approximately 50 light-years across. Resembling the shape of a rose or a floral bouquet hence its name. Within this nebula, young, hot stars emit a brilliant ultraviolet radiation, causing the surrounding hydrogen gas to glow with vivid red hues. These massive stars have also ejected the surrounding gas and dust through their intense stellar winds. I photographed this nebula with a small refractor telescope and cooled colour camera using a duo band filter to capture the HA illumination in March 2023

Image camera : QHY 294c

Guide camera : ZWO ASI 120MC

Telescope : Celestron Edge HD 9.25

Guide scope : Generic 120mm from Testar

Focal length / ratio : 242 F4.8

Filters : ZWO Duo Band

Exposure time : 1.25hrs

Mount : Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTI

Location : Turondale, NSW, Australia

Date : March 2023