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Rosette Nebula
Rosette Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble

Rosette Nebula - diffuse nebula

Rosette Nebula, is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Monoceros .

Rosette Nebula is magnitude 9 and is 126' x 115' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Rosette Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. diffuse nebula
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 9
      1. Size:
      2. 126' x 115'
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C49

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.