Observation by Simon Paul Davis: Christmas Tree Cluster

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2024 Dec 19 - 21:15

Uploaded

2025 Jan 11 - 16:41

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)
Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC2261)
LDN 1613

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h40^m
Dec: +09°56'
Position angle: +165°43'

Field size

1°33' × 2°07'

Equipment

Sharpstar HNT15028 150mm Newtonian
ASI1600MM Pro (-10 C)
OAG with ASI2900MM
Ha, Sii and Oiii 4nm filters

Exposure

40 x 120 Seconds Guided, Ha, Sii and Oiii

Location

Hampshire

Target name

Christmas Tree Cluster

Title

Christmas Tree Cluster

About this image

4 hours of data taken over 2 consecutive nights. This narrowband image is rendered in the HSO pallette showing a widefield shot of the Christmas Tree cluster including the iconic cone nebula. To my surprise I have also caught part of Hubbles Variable nebula (NGC 2261 in the very top left of the picture)

Files associated with this observation

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