Rosette Nebula and Sh2-273
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The Rosette nebula is placed in the winter Milky Way, near the star Betelgeuse. His spherical shape make it resemble a flower, the rose. In the image is also visible the Sh2-273 nebula north of Rosetta; inside it there are also the Cone nebula, the Christmas Tree Open Cluster and the Hubble Variable Nebula.

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Technical Data
Optics Photographical objective
Focal Lenght 200 mm
Focal Ratio f/5,6
Exposure Time 35 min exposure
Film Kodak PJ-400
Developement sensibility 400 ISO
Location Piani dell'Avaro (BG, on the Italian Alps) at 1700m
Date and time of exposure start 23 december 2000, 23.30 UT
Mount Meade 8"
Tracking ST4
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