Observation by Brad Thomas: NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2021 Jan 25 - 23:00

Uploaded

2021 Jan 26 - 23:45

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h40^m
Dec: +09°53'
Position angle: +9°43'

Field size

1°46' × 1°10'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
ZWO 30mm Guide Camera
Altair 290mm Guide Camera
ASI 183mc Imaging Camera
IOptron Smart EQ Pro+ Mount
Optolong L-Enhance Filter

Exposure

140 minutes total integration - 300 seconds x 250 gain

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

NGC 2264

Title

NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula

About this image

Not ideal conditions - near full moon, frost building up on optical train - happy i salvaged something from this ambitious/foolish? attempt

Files associated with this observation

NGC_2264_Cone_Nebula_300sec_250gain_250121_140mins_Processed_32Bit_Alt_Final_xsmall.jpg (2.0 MB)

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