NGC 2244 A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

NGC 2244 is a star cluster located in the constellation of Monoceros, Latin for “unicorn”, approximately 5,000 light years away from Earth. It was discovered by John Flamsteed in 1690. NGC 2244 is part of a larger structure known as the Rosette Nebula, a massive cloud of gas and dust that spans over 130 light-years. […]