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Well, it's not green, but it's beautiful.

Click on the links for several other views of the entire Rosette Nebula.
It's in the direction of the constellation Monoceros (Unicorn).
Using binoculars or a telescope,look slightly south of an imaginary line between star Procyon and star Betelgeuse, about 2/3 of the way toward Betelgeuse.
In Mid March, in the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, you'll need to look after full dark but before 10:30 PM.
BTW, light pollution WILL blot out your view of the nebula.

Coordinates for the nebula:
R.A. 6H 30.399M
Dec. 5° 2.949'

Azimuth 224° 21.534'
Altitude 41 ° 39.240'

1 posted on 03/16/2002 11:09:10 PM PST by petuniasevan
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To: snowfox
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2 posted on 03/17/2002 3:08:21 PM PST by petuniasevan
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I live in Phoenix, so it is doubtful that I can see this, due to light pollution. It is impressive, however.
3 posted on 03/18/2002 1:46:19 PM PST by snowfox
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