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NGC 2237 -- Rosette Nebula
Object
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Type |
Diffuse Nebula |
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Constellation |
Monoceros |
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Distance |
5,500 light years |
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Magnitude |
4.8 |
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Size |
80 x 60 arc-min |
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Notes |
Also known as Caldwell 49 (nebula NGC 2237, 2238, 2239, 2246), |
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Caldwell 50 (open cluster NGC 2244) |
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Image
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Date |
2013-02-07 |
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Place |
Winter Star Party |
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Exposure Data |
HaLRGB 180:90:90:90:90 mins @ -15C |
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Ha 12x15, C 18x5, R 18x5, G 18x5, B 18x5 min |
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Notes |
All filters binned 1x1 |
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Equipment
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Optics |
Takahashi FSQ-106 |
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Focal Length |
530 mm @f/5.0 |
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Mount |
Takahashi NJP |
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Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME |
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Focuser |
Robofocus |
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Filters |
CFW-10, Astrodon LRGB, Ha |
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Software |
TheSky6, CCDSoft, FocusMax, CCDAutopilot4, CCDStack 2+, PixInsight, PhotoShop CS6 |
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Reprocessed on 01/21/2023 |