Observation by Oliver Hext: NGC2244

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Oliver Hext

Observer

Oliver Hext

Observed

2026 Feb 07 - 21:04

Uploaded

2026 Feb 08 - 19:07

Objects

NGC2244
The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h37^m
Dec: +08°44'
Position angle: +163°31'

Field size

7°13' × 9°17'

Equipment

Askar 180mm
Teseek 11 Mount
ASI 2600 MC

Exposure

25 x 180s

Location

Portsmouth

Target name

NGC 2244

Title

NGC2244

About this image

A 2 panel mosaic, roughly 2.5 hours per panel over 2 nights

Files associated with this observation

NGC2244_80pc.jpg (7.0 MB)

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