NGC2264: Cone Nebula

 


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NGC2264


Object Data

Object type: Emission Nebula
Size:  
Magnitude:  
Constellation: Monoceros
Distance: 2,700 light years
 
Notes: The cone itself is approx. 7 light years in length

Exposure Data

Date: 2/5/16
Location: Little Blair Valley, Anza Borrego Desert, CA
Telescope: DSI RC10c, 1687 mm fl at f/7.3
Camera: SBIG ST10-XME with Astrodon narrowband and RGB filters
Mount: AP1100
Exposure time: 16 x 15 min Ha/ 12 x 5 min each RGB
Exposure time total: 7 hours
Notes: FOV = 23 x 15 arcmin

 

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