Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2000 is “NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. C. Cuillandre & G. Fahlman ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula
Credit & Copyright: J. C. Cuillandre & G. Fahlman ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the heart of the Rosette Nebula lies a bright open cluster of stars that lights up the nebula. The stars of NGC 2244 formed from the surrounding gas only four million years ago and emit light and wind that define the nebula’s appearance today.”

— APOD editors, August 22, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 22, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: J. C. Cuillandre & G. Fahlman ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 122 words

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NebulaeStar clusters

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