NGC 2264 / Christmas Tree Cluster

NameChristmas Tree Nebula, Cone Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 2264, Sh2-273
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationMonoceros
Date and Time Observed2024-01-02 20:38:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.3 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 60m. Exposures 15s@375g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is a fun target, but harder than it looks. I had about 3 goes at this before I felt I'd gotten it right. BTW, the "Cone Nebula" refers to the small, dark notch at the tip of Christmas Tree.
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