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NGC 2264, aka Christmas Tree Cluster, Dev (Dave) Prana
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NGC 2264, aka Christmas Tree Cluster

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NGC 2264, aka Christmas Tree Cluster

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NGC 2264 is the designation number of the New General Catalogue that identifies two astronomical objects as a single object: the Cone Nebula, and the Christmas Tree Cluster. Two other objects are within this designation but not officially included, the Snowflake Cluster, and the Fox Fur Nebula. Wikipedia

75 x 180sec light subs
40 darks
60 flats

Equipment used back on Feb. 14th and 15th: WO Z73 doublet apo refractor on iOptron GEM28 mount with GPS, ZWO 294MC Pro main camera and ZWO 120mm guidecam, ASI Air Pro, L enhance filter, dew heater straps and powered by two Jackery units.

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NGC 2264, aka Christmas Tree Cluster, Dev (Dave) Prana