The Rosette Nebula
Here finally is the answer to a lover's seemingly unattainable request for the stars in the sky. So when the question arises "But HOW MUCH do you love me...?" You can confidently say more than all the stars in the sky- and
point towards a picture like this of the Rosette Nebula. Shown here is an "organic" interpretation of this famous celestial gem with both flower and (with imagination) extended stem.
Click on the above picture to see a larger image of the
the above image. You can also
follow this link to see an upsampled
image of the central part of the nebula.
DATA
Date: Acquired December 2006 through February 2007
Telescopes: Televue 127is
Camera: Apogee U9000
Total Integration Time: 27 hours (16 Hours Ha and 11 Hours RGB)
This a an Ha Blended image.
If you are interested, a print of this image can be purchased from
Sky Image Lab.
Minimum Credit Line:
Adam Block and
Tim Puckett.
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