Russell Croman Astrophotography  

 

 

The Rosette Nebula


About This Photograph

The Rosette Nebula is an active star-forming region in the constellation of Monoceros (the Unicorn) located to the left of Orion's left shoulder star, Betelgeuse. Two bright stars near the center of the Rosette are primarily responsible for causing the bright emission from the gasses of the nebula. The Rosette is situated near one end of a vast molecular cloud, filaments of which can be seen below and to the left.

 

Technical Details

Optics:Takahashi FSQ-106 EDX4
Camera:QHY600M
Mount:Paramount MX+
Filters:Chroma R, G, B, and 3nm [SII], H⍺, [OIII]
Dates/Times:30 January - 2 March 2021
Location:RC-Astro North Observatory at New Mexico Skies
Exposure Details:RGB = 9.5 hours, [S II]:Hα:[O III] = 28 hours
Acquisition:MaxIm DL 6, ACP Expert
Processing:PixInsight, Photoshop