The Rosette Nebula Here finally is the answer to a lover's seemingly unattainable request for the stars in the sky. So when the question arises "But HOW MUCH do you love me...?" You can confidently say more than all the stars in the sky- and point towards a picture like this of the Rosette Nebula. Shown here is an "organic" interpretation of this famous celestial gem with both flower and (with imagination) extended stem. Click on the above picture to see a larger image of the the above image. You can also follow this link to see an upsampled image of the central part of the nebula. DATA

Date: Acquired December 2006 through February 2007

Telescopes: Televue 127is

Camera: Apogee U9000

Total Integration Time: 27 hours (16 Hours Ha and 11 Hours RGB)

This a an Ha Blended image. If you are interested, a print of this image can be purchased from Sky Image Lab. Minimum Credit Line: Adam Block and Tim Puckett.