NGC2264 - The Cone Nebula

Nebulae
NGC2264 - The Cone Nebula
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Description

The Cone Nebula is an H II region in the constellation of Monoceros. The nebula is located about 2,700 light-years away from Earth. The Cone Nebula forms part of the nebulosity surrounding the Christmas Tree Cluster. The designation of NGC 2264 in the New General Catalogue refers to both objects and not the nebula alone.

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