Observation by David Strange: The Cone Nebula - NGC 2264

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David Strange

Observer

David Strange

Observed

2025 Dec 17 - 00:02

Uploaded

2025 Dec 17 - 11:47

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h41^m
Dec: +09°24'
Position angle: +1°26'

Field size

0°16' × 0°15'

Equipment

RC10
ASI1600MM

Exposure

24 x 120s

Location

Salcombe Regis, East Devon

Target name

Cone Nebula

Title

The Cone Nebula - NGC 2264

About this image

The iconic dark pillar of gas & dust in Monoceros spanning 7 light-years in length

Files associated with this observation

Cone _Nebula_20251216_dgs2.jpg (113.3 kB)

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