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Observation by Ian Sharp: NGC2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster

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Mr Ian David Sharp

Observer

Ian Sharp

Observed

2022 Jan 22 - 00:00

Uploaded

2022 Jan 22 - 10:17

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)
Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06h40m
Dec: +09°53'
Position angle: -91°42'

Field size

2°54' × 1°55'

Equipment
  • Takahashi FSQ-85EDX f/5.3 Quadruplet APO Refractor
  • QHY268C CMOS OSC Camera
  • Pegasus Astro FocusCube2 auto focuser
  • ZWO 60mm F/4.67 guide scope
  • ZWO ASI290MM Mini mono guide camera
  • Optolong Dual-Band L-eXtreme Filter
  • Starlight Xpress 5 position 2" filter wheel
Exposure

90 x 600 seconds

Location

Ham Observatory, Near Selsey, UK

Target name

NGC2264

Title

NGC2264 - The Christmas Tree Cluster

About this image

The Moon was not far from full during the two nights I acquired the data. 90 x 10 minute exposures, fully calibrated and processed in PixInsight.

See here for pictures and details of the imaging rig: http://www.astro-sharp.com/2021/09/29/my-new-deep-sky-imaging-setup/

 

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