Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
Object name: NGC2264 Christmas Tree/Conus neb
Apparent RA: 06 40 58.2
Apparent Dec:+09 53 44
Constellation: Monoceros
19 Dec 2014
Only 3x1200s with the Newtonian on this bright target - taken when rather drunk after the work xmas party! :)
View full sized image of NGC2264 Christmas Tree/Conus neb
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This object is part of the Sharpless Catalogue of HII regions
This image was autoguided using my homemade off axis guider with Lodestar.
Imaged with my homemade telescope mount
Exposure Details :
Astrodon 3nm Ha 3x1200s on 200 @ F5 f.l. 1000 with Atik 490 camera
Equipment:
Skywatcher 200 Newt (upgraded with OO Hilux secondary)
Sky 90 Refractor
Homemade focus motor
Homemade filterwheel / OAG combo with Lodestar guide camera
Atik 490 CCD camera
Homemade Telescope mount
Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
