Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  Christmas Tree Cluster  ·  NGC 2264  ·  The star 15Mon
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NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB, CrestwoodSky
NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB
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NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB

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NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB, CrestwoodSky
NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB
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NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB

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This image was taken with an Explore Scientific 127mm ED refractor on an EQ6-R Pro mount using a ZWO 1600mm Pro camera. The image comprises:

Ha: 12 x 300s

R: 10 x 180s

G: 10 x 180s

B: 10 x 180s

Total exposure time was 2.5 hours. The image was processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop.

This is just a quick image taken after a long run of cloudy/rainy nights. It is the first time I have used the 127ED on this target and I am very pleased with how the Christmas Tree Cluster, Cone Nebula and other surrounding nebulosity fit in the telescope's FOV.

I am hoping to return to this in coming nights (weather and the complications of a major cross-country move notwithstanding) to capture additional exposure time, especially in Ha.

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NGC 2264 - The Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster in HaRGB, CrestwoodSky

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