Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 21, 2021

NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 21, 2021 is “NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman). 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 a few million years ago.”

— APOD editors, February 21, 2021

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At a glance

Date: February 21, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman
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, February 21, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-february-21-ngc-2244-a-star-cluster-in-the-rosette-nebula

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