Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  Christmas Tree cluster  ·  Cone nebula  ·  NGC 2264  ·  The star 15Mon
NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza
NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster
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NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza
NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster
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NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

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In the Monoceros constellation, estimated at about 2600 light years away. The region designated as NGC 2264 contains a region of nebulous star formation nicknamed the Cone Nebula as well as the bright cluster of stars known as the Christmas Tree Cluster.

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  • NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza
    Original
  • NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza
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    NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza
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NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, Antonio.Spinoza