Observation by Brad Thomas: NGC2264 - Cone Nebula & Christmas Tr...

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Brad Thomas

Observer

Brad Thomas

Observed

2022 Feb 27 - 23:00

Uploaded

2022 Mar 02 - 20:14

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h41^m
Dec: +10°05'
Position angle: -89°45'

Field size

1°53' × 1°15'

Equipment

Skywatcher 72ed APO with 0.85 Reducer / Flattener
WO 50mm guide scope
ASI 183mc pro imaging camera
ASI 290mc guide camera
Skywatcher EQM-35 Mount
Optoling L-Enhance

Exposure

10 hours total integration - 240secs x 150gain x 30offset

Location

Surbiton UK

Target name

NGC2264 - Cone Nebula & Christmas Tree Cluster

Title

NGC2264 - Cone Nebula & Christmas Tree Cluster

About this image

NGC 2264 - Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster

Shot in London UK Bortle 8

10 Hours Total Integration

First test run at processing it as I plan on adding another 8ish hours to it before I'm done

Details:

240secs x 150gain x 30offset

150 exposures - with Darks, Flats and Flat Darks

Skywatcher 72ed with 0.85 reducer flattener

ASI 183mc pro -10deg

WO 50mm guide scope

ASI 290mc guide camera

ZWO EFW

DSD Field Rotator

Optolong L-Enhance

Skywatcher EQM-35 pro mount

NINA, PHD2, APP, Pixinsight

Files associated with this observation

NGC_2264_240secs_150gain_30offset_149exps_020322Landscape_small.jpg (1.6 MB)

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