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NGC2264

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NGC2264

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Description

NGC 2264 consists two distinct entities as a single object: the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster. Two other objects are also within NGC 2264 but are not officially included in it: the Snowflake Cluster and the Fox Fur Nebula. All of the objects are located in the constellation Monoceros and are located about 2,300 light years from Earth.

Imaging consisted of:

H alpha: 6X600s, 36X300s
OIII: 6X600s, 35X300s
SII: 6X600S, 36X300s

Total integration time: 11.9 hr

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NGC2264, Glenn Kaatz