NGC2264 - Christmas Tree Nebula

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NGC2264 - Christmas Tree Nebula

This picture has two famous nebulas.  One is the cone nebula that you see at the bottom.  The other is the  Fox Fur Nebula.  The bright star just above the center of the image is known as S Mon.

Date:  01-13-05

Telescope: Takakashi 106Q        Camera:ST10ME                

Exposure Time: HaRGB 3.0hrs;50min;50min;64min 2x2bin

Processing: Maxim, Adobe combined, selective sharpening