Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2002

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2002 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.

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, March 17, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 17, 2002
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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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-17-ngc-2244-a-star-cluster-in-the-rosette-nebula

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