| "The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803 - 82) |
Astrophotography by Jason Jennings |
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| Nebulae :: NGC2264 - Cone Nebula | |
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| Object | NGC2264 - Cone Nebula |
| Comment |
Located in the constellation Monoceros, the Cone Nebula (NGC2264) is part of a greater formation of nebulosity known as the Christmas tree. The cone is a stellar nursery comprising of cold molecular hydrogen and dust, producing a dark absorption nebula. These properties mask the vibrant red hues of hydrogen atoms being ionized by the bright star S Monocerotos. The Cone Nebula resides approximately 2,500 light-years away. The image is a L+[Ha+R]+RGB composite. Data acquired on the Lightbuckets 20" RCOS. |
| Optics | RCOS 20" F/8.1 (4115mm FL) |
| Camera | SBIG STL-11000M - 1x1 bin (image scale .45 arcsec/pix) |
| Mount | Paramount ME |
| Exposure | Total exposure time: 4.5 hours (L:90min,Ha:180min,R:60min,G:60min,B:60min) |
| Date |
22/11/2008 |