| NGC 2237 |
Photo: Rob Conway (132k gif)
- RA 6:30, Dec +5:03 (Monoceros)
- Distance: 3000 ly
- Type: emission nebula
- The open cluster contained within the Rosette Nebula is known as NGC 2244. They are in fact physically associated, the open cluster being the result of star formation from the nebula. The new stars are now blowing away the remains of the nebula.
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(Rob Conway)
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| Bill Arnett | 1995 April 6 |