Observation by Iain Cartwright: Open Cluster/Nebula NGC 2264

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2025 Dec 20 - 23:36

Uploaded

2025 Dec 23 - 06:37

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h40^m
Dec: +09°30'
Position angle: -93°36'

Field size

0°31' × 0°20'

Equipment

Nikon D810A (DX), SW 2" ED Barlow Lens, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(70 x 30 sec) at ISO 10000

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Open Cluster/Nebula NGC 2264

Title

Open Cluster/Nebula NGC 2264

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