NGC 2264

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8/9-03-2005
Grand-Praz

SXV25
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5 x 15 min.

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2264
Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster
Monoceros
2600 light years (?)
3.9
Illuminated partly by 15 Monocerotis (quadruple
star system)