NGC 2244 as imaged by the Spitzer Space Telescope (SIRT) in infrared, is an open cluster of stars inside the Rosette Nebula. These super hot stars generate high velocity winds, which cause the gas to be pushed outwards (green clouds).
 
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Extremely beautiful image and very educational.
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NGC 2244
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Promoted Image:NGC 2244.jpg The Sunshine Man 18:14, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Promoted Image:NGC 2244c.jpg, many more people voted for the original.Chris H 18:45, 6 May 2007 (UTC)[reply]