Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  Christmas Tree Cluster  ·  NGC 2264  ·  The star 15Mon
Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), Wintyfresh
Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
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Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)

Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), Wintyfresh
Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)
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Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264)

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2600 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Monoceros sits the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), topped by the Cone Nebula. Discovered by William Herschel in the 18th century when he noted a large, visually stunning star resembling an angel ornament at the top of a celestial Christmas tree. Merry Christmas to all, and a happy New Year!

60x120" 2" Baader 7nm Ha Filter

60x120" 2" Baader 8.5nm Oiii Filter

ZWO asi1600mm-pro, Skywatcher Evostar 150mm Apo, Starizona ApexED-L .65 reducer

ZWO asi290mc in a Skywatcher Evoguide50 guiding a Skywatcher EQ8-R Pro Mount.

Captured with NINA, processed in PixInsight.

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Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), Wintyfresh