Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 14, 2025 is “A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Harry Karamitsos). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A Cosmic Rose: NGC 2237 in Monoceros
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Harry Karamitsos Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Rosette Nebula, NGC 2237, is not the only cosmic cloud of gas and dust to evoke the imagery of flowers , but it is probably the most famous. At the edge of a large molecular cloud in Monoceros some 5,000 light years away, the petals of this cosmic rose are actually a stellar nursery.”

— APOD editors, February 14, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 14, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Harry Karamitsos
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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