Rosette Nebula

Also known as NGC 2237, The Rosette nebula, Caldwell 49, C49, C 49, Sh2-275, SH 2-275

nebula in the Milky Way Galaxy

Key facts

Right ascension: 06 33 45
Declination: +04 ° 59 ′ 54 ″
Distance: 5,200 ly (1,600 pc )
Apparent dimensions v: 1.3 °
Constellation: Monoceros
Radius: 65 ly
Notable features: Multipart nebula
Designations: SH 2-275, CTB 21, Caldwell 49

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Image: NGC 2244 Erroseta nebulosa.jpg

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catalog code: CTB 21
Commons category: Rosette Nebula
apparent magnitude: 9
time of discovery or invention: 1871-00-00
right ascension: 97.9167
declination: 4.9633

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The Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) is an H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way Galaxy. The open cluster NGC 2244 (Caldwell 50) is closely associated with the nebulosity, the stars of the cluster having been formed from the nebula's matter.

The nebula has a shape reminiscent of a human skull, and is sometimes referred to as the "Skull Nebula". It is not to be confused with NGC 246, which is also nicknamed the "Skull Nebula".