Christmas Tree Cluster

Christmas Tree Cluster

 

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object name: Christmas Tree Cluster

object types: open star cluster, emission nebula

coordinates: 06 40 58.0, +09 53 42 (2000)

constellation: Monoceros

alternate name: NGC 2264

also visible: Cone Nebula, Dreyer’s Nebula, Hubble’s Variable Nebula

observation filters: R, G, B