The Rosette Nebula
As I was scrolling through the APOD website, the title of this one was the initial attraction. The title of the entry, "The Rosette Nebula", hinted towards a red or rosy nebula which sounds particularly intriguing. Once the page loaded and the image appeared, my hypothesis was confirmed. The nebula actually appears to be rose-shaped and rose-colored! It looks like a rose from aerial view. I am infatuated with the red glow that can be seen around the actual nebula. With research, I have discovered that the ultraviolet light from the cluster of stars in the center is what causes the glow. Furthermore, I have learned that the Rosette Nebula is approximately 130 light years in diameter!
Additionally, this nebula contains the constellation Monoceros:
After learning about this phenomenon, I am very excited to see more images and read more information regarding nebula's.
Godspeed,
Melanie
As I was scrolling through the APOD website, the title of this one was the initial attraction. The title of the entry, "The Rosette Nebula", hinted towards a red or rosy nebula which sounds particularly intriguing. Once the page loaded and the image appeared, my hypothesis was confirmed. The nebula actually appears to be rose-shaped and rose-colored! It looks like a rose from aerial view. I am infatuated with the red glow that can be seen around the actual nebula. With research, I have discovered that the ultraviolet light from the cluster of stars in the center is what causes the glow. Furthermore, I have learned that the Rosette Nebula is approximately 130 light years in diameter!
Additionally, this nebula contains the constellation Monoceros:
After learning about this phenomenon, I am very excited to see more images and read more information regarding nebula's.
Godspeed,
Melanie
