NGC2244
Rosette Nebula

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Optics: Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM lens at f/4.0
Mount: Losmandy GM-8 w/Gemini
Camera: Canon EOS 40D [ unmodified ]
Exposure: 55 minutes [ 11 x 5 minutes ] at ISO 400
Accessories: Autoguided with Meade DSI Pro and Stellarvue SV80S at f/6
Location: Bear Valley Springs, CA
Date December 15, 2007
Notes: Processing: Image acquisition, dark frame and flat field calibration, convert, align, and combine with ImagesPlus 3.0. Levels, curves, and unsharp mask in Photoshop.

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