NGC 2244 Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula also known as Caldwell 49 is an H-II (ionized hydrogen) region in the Monoceros region of our Milky Way Galaxy.

The bright open star cluster (NGC 2244) within the nebula has been formed from the nebula's matter. The Rosette Nebula is located roughly 5000 light-years away from Earth. The massive stars in the centeral star cluster of the nebula is estimated to be a few million years old and is halfway through their lifecycle.

Constellation Monoceros

Distance about 6,900 light-years from Earth