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NGC2264

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NGC2264

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NGC 2264 is the designation number of the New General Catalogue that identifies two astronomical objects as a single object: the Cone Nebula, and the Christmas Tree Cluster. Two other objects are within this designation but not officially included, the Snowflake Cluster, and the Fox Fur Nebula.

This is my first look at this region and these object, and this is another shot that unfortunately was abbreviated by the highly variable conditions that March in my area brought this year.  I was later coming to this region this year and regret now not attempting it sooner as there is so much to explore here more up close that this wide field shot only hints at!  Will be at the top of my to-do list this coming fall/winter for sure! :-)

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