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Here is NGC 2264 the Cone and Fox Fur nebula, an area of diffuse, dark and emission nebula ~2,700 light years from Earth, located in the constellation Monoceros. This may be the last of the 80mm EON images for a spell as it is time to break out the AT8RC and tune it up for galaxy season!
So here is :
NGC 2264 the Cone and Fox Fur nebula is a diffuse, dark and emission nebula ~2,700 light years from Earth, located in the constellation Monoceros.
Imaged January 14 and January 16, 2013 from Ocala, Florida.
RGB data: 6 minute exposure (each channel) stacked in DSS for a total of 3 hours
Ha data: 15minute exposure stacked in DSS for a total of 4 hours.
PS CS5
Orion 80mm EON
Orion 50mm guide scope with SSAG
QSI 683ws
Losmandy G-11 with Gemini II
7nm Baader Ha filter

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Comment by Philip A Cruden on January 27, 2013 at 9:44pm

Amazing image Steve, very cool man

Comment by Steve Coates on January 20, 2013 at 4:36pm

Thanks Trev, Fred, Marc and Josh.

Comment by Josh Lake on January 19, 2013 at 3:36pm

You've inspired me to try the Cone, I've never shot it before!

Comment by Marc Basti on January 18, 2013 at 3:29am

Steve, another kick A job. Like the contrast in the background cool. Marc

Comment by Trevor Woodrow on January 17, 2013 at 6:16pm

Holy pooh! you are churning out some great stuff my friend!

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