NGC2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula

 
 
 
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NGC2264 - Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula
 
   
  • RA: 06:41.1
  • Dec: +09:53
  • Magnitude: 3.9
  • Distance: 2,400 ly
  • Size:  20 arc min
  • Constellation:  Monoceros
  • Scope:  Orion ED80 at f/7
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:  good transparency and seeing
  • Camera: Hap Griffin modified Canon 350XT, ISO800
  • Exposure: 6 x 10 minutes
  • Dates:  3/17/2010
Comments:  A reshoot with the Orion ED80. I will have to get more time on this object if the winter weather obliges. The cone nebula is at right center. The Christmas Tree cluster is in the center. The brightest star is at the base with the top of the tree at the cone nebula.