NGC2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula

 
 
 
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  • RA: 06:41.1
  • Dec: +09:53
  • Magnitude: 3.9
  • Distance: 2,400 ly
  • Size:  20 arc min
  • Constellation:  Monoceros
  • Scope:  8" SCT at f/10
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  average transparency and seeing
  • Camera: Hutech modified Canon 300D, ISO800
  • Exposure: 5 x 10 minutes
  • Dates:  11/24/2006
Comments:  I had attempted this shot with film but was never successful. The night was ending so I had to cut the exposures to only five. I would like to add at least another hour of exposure at ISO1600 if the skies will cooperate over the winter.