NGC 2237 (Rosette Nebula)

NGC 2237 (Rosette Nebula)

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Target Information

  • ALTERNATIVE DESIGNATION(S):  Caldwell 49
  • TYPE:  emission nebula
  • CONSTELLATION:  Monoceros
  • DISTANCE:  ~ 5,200 light years
  • Contains a central open cluster (NGC 2244)

Imaging Information

  • IMAGING DATE(S):  December 2019
  • Hydrogen alpha:  20 min subs x 18, Bin 1×1
  • OIII:  20 min subs x 14, Bin 1×1
  • TOTAL EXPOSURE TIME:  640 mins = 10.7 hrs

Equipment

  • TELESCOPE:  Takahashi TOA-130F
  • MOUNT:  Software Bisque Paramount ME
  • CAMERA:  SBIG STL-11000XM
  • GUIDING:  TC-237 (internal autoguide chip)
  • FILTERS:  Astrodon
  • IMAGE ACQUISITION SOFTWARE:  TheSkyX, CCDAP5, FocusMax V4
  • PROCESSING SOFTWARE:  PixInsight, StarTools