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The Rosette Nebula is a large and widespread emission nebula located in the constellation Monoceros (Unicorn). Although commonly referred to as NGC 2237, different regions of the nebula complex are cataloged separately as NGC 2237, NGC 2238, NGC 2239, NGC 2244 and NGC 2246. Structurally an H II region, the Rosette Nebula glows brightly due to ionized hydrogen gas energized by ultraviolet radiation from young stars within it. Location and General Properties Catalog Designations: NGC 2237, NGC 223