NGC 2244 is a nebula astrophotography capture photographed from Athens Center, Greece under Bortle 8 skies, using Askar FRA300pro f/5 and ZWO ASI533MC Pro over 10.7 hours of total integration.
"NGC 2244 is an open cluster embedded in the Rosette Nebula. Capturing this region was a rewarding experience, as the bright stars of the cluster contrast beautifully with the surrounding nebulosity."
This page documents a single astronomical target with capture context that helps readers compare sky conditions, framing decisions, and total integration.
Continue with the equipment page and editing guide to see the full workflow behind this image, from setup choices to post-processing.
Gain/Offset
100 / 50
Sub-exposure
120