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Rosette Nebula
Rosette Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Rosette Nebula

Rosette Nebula, also known as Skull Nebula is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Rosette Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Skull Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Monoceros Cloud
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9
      1. Size:
      2. 1.3°
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 5,200
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2237-2239
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C49
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-275
      1. Note:
      2. contains Rosette Cluster

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.