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NGC 2264
NGC 2264 is combination of the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster in the constellation of Monoceros. The Cone Nebula, named due to its shape, consist of an H II region and a dark absorption nebula. Towards the top of the image is the Fox Fur Nebula (blue and red region). The light from nearby stars reflects on the surrounding dust giving the blue appearance of the reflection nebula. The image consists of 200 min total exposure with a Canon 60Da camera mounted on an Explore Scientific 127mm refractor telescope.
NGC 2264
NGC 2264 is combination of the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster in the constellation of Monoceros. The Cone Nebula, named due to its shape, consist of an H II region and a dark absorption nebula. Towards the top of the image is the Fox Fur Nebula (blue and red region). The light from nearby stars reflects on the surrounding dust giving the blue appearance of the reflection nebula. The image consists of 200 min total exposure with a Canon 60Da camera mounted on an Explore Scientific 127mm refractor telescope.