Distance: 5219 light-years away
Constellation: Monoceros
Telescope, Camera: AGO 10″ in Paramount MyT with QSI-8
Processing: Pixinight, Photoshop
Rosette Nebula is an active star-forming region. A giant molecular cloud in our galaxy is the birthplace of stars seen in the middle of the picture. The energetic radiation from the newly born stars is making the molecular clouds glow in rich red (Hydrogen Alpha). Radiation pressure also creates a void as the stars push away the surroundings – seen in the middle of the picture.
V1 Details
Rosette Nebula (NGC2237) taken from Ranch Canada Del Oro (RCDO)
- Camera: Canon T2i modified
- Telescope: Astro-tech AT111
- Mount: Atlas EQ-G guided with Orion Starshoot Autoguider
- Exposure: 3×900 sec 9×600 sec @ 800 ISO
- Software: Capture – Backyardd EOS, Guiding -Linguider; Scope control – SkySafari Pro.
- Processing: Deep Sky Stacker, Pixinsight