The Rosette Nebula & Satellite Cluster NGC2244.
This star forming region is located around 5200 Lightyears from earth, in the direction of the constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn).
The vast complex of young stars, glowing gas & dusty filaments spans over 130 light years, while still only taking a view angle of 1.3 degrees in the night sky.
Rosette is also referred to as the Skull nebula, since in this orientation, it closely resembles the shape of a human skull.
Although this should not be mistaken for NGC246, which is also known as the Skull Nebula.
This image is an integration of over 9 hours of tri-narrowband footage using the following equipment.
Canon 60D full spectrum mod, WO GT81, HEQ5 mount, ASIAIR+.
Processed in Deep sky Stacker & Photoshop.
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