NGC2244 (imaged in narrowband)

" Rosette nebula "

Object  Details:  Located in the constellation  Monoceros, the Rosette nebula is a stunning large complex consisting of a open star cluster in the center surrounded by an emission nebula.  

Date	November  24 &25, 2006
Location	Starlight Observatory  Glasgow , DE
Exposure	Hubble palette 300 min total exposure (R/SII=7x20 min, G/Ha=3x20 min, B/OIII=5x20min subs) 1x1 bin -35c
Camera	Sbig ST2000xm/ CFW10
Scope/ lens	Takahashi FS60C (nsv) w/ field flattener F4.4 (255mm focal length)
Filter(s)	Astrodon narrowband (SII, Ha, OIII mapped as RGB).
Cooling	no additional
Guider	self guided 2x2 8-15s exp
Mount	AP1200 gto
Processing	Maxim DL/CCD, Fits Liberator, Photoshop CS2, Noise Ninga, Gradient X Terminator.
Notes	First attempt at narrowband imaging!