Astral Imaging at Dogwood Ridge Observatory

Latitude: 37°48'51.0" N"
Longitude:78°23'41.0"W
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
 

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NGC2264 - The Cone Nebula

Image Information

Quoted From SEDS

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.

 

 

 

 
NGC2264 - The Cone Nebula LRGB

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This image is the most current with data being used from 9/2016 through 11/2021. The image was processed in PixInsight and enhnaced with the new BlurXTerminator by Russell Croman.

Equipment and Location Information

Date September 2016 - November 2022
Location Dogwood Ridge Observatory
Optics Optical Guidance Systems 12.5" RC @f/9
Mount Astro Physics AP1200GTO
Camera SBIG STL-11000M/FW10
Filters Baader LRGB 50.8mm/Baader Ha,SII, OIII 50.8mm Filters
Conditions Transparency good to moderate.

    
  Last Modified :10/02/12 01:10 PM