A Galactic Christmas Tree - Christmas Tree Cluster & Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)

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A Galactic Christmas Tree - Christmas Tree Cluster & Cone Nebula (NGC 2264)

NGC 2264 is located ~ 2350 LY away from Earth in Monoceros constellation. It includes both Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula. The cluster was discovered in January 1784 by William Herschel

SPECIFICATIONS

Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Takahashi FSQ-106ED

Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

QHY 600M

Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain

Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

2024

Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Astrodon S, H, O

Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Pixinsight + Ligthroom

Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Data: Telescope Live Network; Processing: Cristian SUCIU