The Rosette's star cluster, NGC 2244, is calculated to be about two million years old, which is ancient in human terms, but for a star that's barely the blink of an eye.

This star-studded picture initially seems like a skull, but it's actually a portion of the Rosette Nebula, so named because of the way its stars are arranged in a rose pattern.

The Rosette Nebula, also known as Caldwell 49, is an H II region located in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way Galaxy. This expansive emission nebula is associated with the open star cluster ...

The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros is captured in all its glory, revealing the sites of star formation and the feedback effects of stars that have already coalesced out of the nebula's molecular gases.

The Rosette's star cluster, NGC 2244, is calculated to be about two million years old, which is ancient in human terms, but for a star that's barely the blink of an eye.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Rosette Nebula blossoms in deep space, captured in this wonderful image taken by the ...