Christmas Tree cluster, Cone and Rosette Nebula, Metsavainio
Christmas Tree cluster, Cone and Rosette Nebula, Metsavainio

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In the constellation of Monoceros, just east of Orion, lies this huge nebulous duo with the famous Rosette Nebula at right and the Cone Nebula at left. The Rosette is easily recognized as a large flower to the left with bright central stars. In . The nebula on the left halves of the mosaic contains 'The Christmas Tree' star cluster in the center. The Cone Nebula lays at distance of ~2500 light years and the Rosette about a distance at 5200 light years.

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Christmas Tree cluster, Cone and Rosette Nebula, Metsavainio