Diffuse Nebula
NGC 2264
Monoceros
6H 41m +9° 54'

Magnitude: 4.4
Size: 40' × 40'
Distance: 2,500 light-years

Skill Level
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a bright and easy to capture.

Recommended Equipment
Use a short focal length refractor to capture the entire nebula.

A Newtonian is also appropriate, particularly if you want to concentrate on its brighter core.

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