Observation by ENRICO SALIS: Hubble's Xmas Tree

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ENRICO SALIS

Observer

ENRICO SALIS

Observed

2025 Dec 31 - 20:30

Uploaded

2026 Feb 15 - 08:56

Objects

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

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h40^m
Dec: +09°50'
Position angle: -90°48'

Field size

3°06' × 2°13'

Equipment

ASKAR FRA400
PLAYERONE POSEIDON C
SCORPIO ASTRO SA17 MOUNT
ASKAR COLOUR MAGIC C1 DUO BAND HII OIII FILTER
ANTLIA QUADBAND FILTER

Exposure

300SX73 + 300x73 TOT12h10m

Location

UDINE BORTLE 7-8

Target name

HUBBLE'S IN XMAS

Title

Hubble's Xmas Tree

About this image

While revisiting this deep-sky subject—which I had previously processed last year—this time with a significantly wider field of view thanks to my new equipment, my attention was drawn to a faint 'puff' among the stars. I had completely overlooked the fact that situated near the NGC 2264 nebula lies Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC 2261)

Files associated with this observation

NGC2264_01GEN26_BAA.png (9.5 MB)

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Simon Paul Davis

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