Observation by Duncan Hale-Sutton: Christmas Tree Cluster wide field with D...

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Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observer

Duncan Hale-Sutton

Observed

2026 Mar 14 - 21:23

Uploaded

2026 Mar 17 - 17:11

Objects

The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

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Constellation

Monoceros

Field centre

RA: 06^h40^m
Dec: +09°54'
Position angle: +11°10'

Field size

2°51' × 1°12'

Equipment

Dwarf 3 smartscope
Manfrotto Tripod

Exposure

506x15s

Location

Neatishead, Norfolk

Target name

Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula

Title

Christmas Tree Cluster wide field with Dwarf 3

About this image

Just over two hours of observation of this cluster and nebula using a Dwarf 3. Gain 60 and Duo band filter (note that the auto settings would use the Astro filter which wouldn't be so good for picking up the nebula). Processed in Stellar Studio (auto settings). Binned x2. Gain and saturation increased slightly in Photoshop. Very nice clear dark night, no moon.

Files associated with this observation

2026-03-14 506x15s Christmas Tree Cluster Dwarf 3.jpg (347.6 kB)

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