Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  15 S Mon  ·  B39  ·  Christmas Tree Cluster  ·  Hubble's variable neb  ·  NGC 2261  ·  NGC 2264  ·  Sh2-273  ·  The star 15Mon
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Cone Nebula, Michael
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Cone Nebula

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Cone Nebula

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This is imaged on 2 different nights. I didn't realize the difference in seeing conditions was so much. Also seemed to have a focus issue while I was sleeping. The stars are a bit wonky which is why I spiked and ran with it. I liked the image enough to keep it.

The Cone Nebula is an H II region in the constellation of Monoceros. It was discovered by William Herschel on December 26, 1785, at which time he designated it H V.27. The nebula is located about 830 parsecs or 2,700 light-years away from Earth. The Cone Nebula forms part of the nebulosity surrounding the Christmas Tree Cluster. The designation of NGC 2264 in the New General Catalogue refers to both objects and not the nebula alone.

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Cone Nebula, Michael