NGC 2264: The Cone Nebula
and the Chrismas Tree Cluster: Ha
Object type: Diffuse Nebula and Open Cluster
Constellation: Monoceros
Date: 2008-02-10
Location: Postalm/ Austria (1300m)
Telescope: 3x180mm Nikkor Tele-objectives
Camera: 3x Atik16HR
Image type: Ha
Binning: 1x1
Exposure time: Ha
9x30' = 4h30
William Herschel discovered the cluster in 1784, the nebula in 1785.
The Chrismas Tree Cluster and the Cone Nebula were both discovered by William Herschel. He found the cluster on January 18, 1784 and cataloged it as H VIII.5, and the nebula on December 26, 1785, and assigned it the number H V.27. The nebula belongs to a much larger complex, which is currently an active star forming region.
Our image was obtained by David Malin with the Anglo-Australian Telescope. This image is copyrighted and may be used for private purpose only. For any other kind of use, including internet mirroring and storing on CD-ROM, please contact the Photo Permissions Department (photo at aaoepp.aao.gov.au) of the Anglo Australian Observatory.