The Rosette Nebula

A circular space nebula in reds, oranges and blues. — © 2022 Thomas Fuchs

Next to the Orion Nebula, the Rosette Nebula is definitely a must-do on the list of every aspiring astrophotographer. Located not too far from Orion in Monoceros, this large H II region has spectacular features, centered around a star cluster.

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My image shows the nebula in a variation of the Hubble palette as a combination of narrowband integrations (Sulphur, Hydrogen, Oxygen); with natural color stars.

Total exposure time: 49h 20' (177,600s)
Image resolution: 6,115 × 5,272px (1.924″/px)
Shot from my driveway near Tucson, AZ in December 2022

Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 (250mm focal length ƒ/4.9)
Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro
Filters: ZWO SHO & RGB filters
Mount: iOptron CEM26

Copyright © 2022 by Thomas Fuchs. All rights reserved. You're free to use any of my images as wallpaper on your computer or phone. For other uses, including commercial use, derivative works or republishing, please contact me at thomas@slash7.com.