A stunning image of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237), a stellar nursery 5,000 light-years away in Monoceros. Its vibrant red hues and flower-like shape, created by the winds and radiation of its central star cluster (NGC 2244), make it a perfect Valentine's Day cosmic treat. The nebula's central cavity is approximately 50 light-years across, and the young stars within are only a few million years old. Happy Valentine's Day!
Astronomy Picture from 14/02/2008
Long Stem Rosette
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080214.html
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