Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  15 S Mon  ·  Christmas Tree Cluster  ·  NGC 2264  ·  Sh2-273  ·  The star 15 Mon
Christmas Tree Cluster - NGC 2264, Mark Abbott
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Christmas Tree Cluster - NGC 2264

Christmas Tree Cluster - NGC 2264, Mark Abbott
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Christmas Tree Cluster - NGC 2264

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The Christmas Tree Cluster is an open star cluster in the constellation Monoceros.  It is part of the star-forming region NGC 2264, which also includes the Cone Nebula (top of image) and Fox Fur Nebula (bottom half of image).

This is the third image taken with the new Apertura Carbon Star 150mm Imaging Newtonian.  Imaging at F 3.8 with 6" of aperture is a blast!  I want to thank Apertura for allowing me to test this fine scope.  

Here is a link to this new imaging newtonian Apertura Carbon Star

Thanks for looking!

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Christmas Tree Cluster - NGC 2264, Mark Abbott