The Rosette Nebula
NGC2237-2238, Caldwell 49
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NGC2237-2238, Caldwell 49
Also NGC2244, Caldwell 50 Open Cluster
Constellation: Monoceros - The Unicorn
Type: Emission Nebula
Position: RA 06h32.3m
Dec 05d03s
Magnitude: 5
Exposure: Taken 12-24-08
8 X 600sec 
Processing: Images were captured in Nebulosity
Basic calibration and DDP in Imagesplus
Final curves, noise reduction in Photoshop/Noise Ninja
Equipment: Orion Starshoot Pro CCD Camera
Orion 80ED  f/7.5 refractor at prime focus
Losmandy G11 Gemini mount
SBIG ST-4 autoguider
Celestron guide scope
Notes: I also have a previous film version and a grayscale version of this image.

Locator Chart
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Chart copyright Steven Tuma and Dean Williams - Deepsky Astronomy Software


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