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NGC2264 - Cone Nebula

NGC2264 - Cone Nebula

In the constellation of Monoceros. Within this constellation, besides the beautiful Rosette Nebula and the Seagull Nebula, we find an open cluster of blue stars formed by two converging branches, immersed in a striking system of diffuse nebulosity. This feature earns it the name “Christmas Tree” cluster. The “cone” that gives the nebula its name is easy to spot…