The Xmas Tree NGC2264

Field centered on R.A. 06h 40' & Dec. +09° 30'

 

Nebular ensemble in Monoceros with the Cone nebula (ngc2264), the asterism known as "Christmas Tree" and the Hubble variable nebula (ngc2261) with its characteristic comet-like shape near the the bottom-right corner.

 

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Vixen R200SS + Field Flattener + Losmandy GM8 2x20 min Kodak PJM-2

La Palma island
(Islas Canarias)

M.Lorenzi
L.Zaggia

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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