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NGC2264   The Cone Nebula  - Christmas Tree Cluister, Edward Overstreet
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NGC2264 The Cone Nebula - Christmas Tree Cluister

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NGC2264   The Cone Nebula  - Christmas Tree Cluister, Edward Overstreet
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NGC2264 The Cone Nebula - Christmas Tree Cluister

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The Cluster is in the constellation Monoceros.

The cluster spans some 20 light years, and lies about 2,600 light years away. The nebula belongs to a much larger complex, which is currently an active star forming region.

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NGC2264   The Cone Nebula  - Christmas Tree Cluister, Edward Overstreet