NGC 2264 – Christmas Tree Cluster


Exposure data
Object data of NGC 2264
Telescope: 4.5″ Newton f=440mm
Camera: SBIG ST8300M
Filters: Baader HαLRGB
Exposure times: Hα: 8x20min + 4x15min L: 3x15min R: 4x15min G: 4x15min B: 4x15min
Exposure time total: 7h 25min
Mount: 10 Micron GM 1000 HPS
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2013-03-03+15

Object type: Dark nebula embedded in an emission nebula
Size: 20′
Magnitude: 4.1 mag
Constellation: Monoceros
Distance: 2500 Ly