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The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264) Presentation
The image is oriented so that the Christmas Tree somewhat stands out

Date: Dec 12, 2009
Instrument: Takahashi E180 @ f5
Camera: SBIG ST11K
Guiding: Takahashi FS-78 @ f8 using ST-L Remote
Mount: AstroPhysics AP900 Mount
Exposure: Sulphur II: 120 Min - 6 X 20 Minutes (Used for Red Channel)
H-alpha : 60 Min - 3 X 20 Minutes (Used for Green Channel)
Oxygen-III: 60 Min - 3 X 20 Minutes (Used for Blue Channel)
Filters: ASTRODON 6nm H-Alpha, NII and OIII Filters
Capture Software: MaxIM DL
Processed in Images Plus, Picture Window Pro and Photoshop CS
Location: My Dark Sky Site in Highland County, Ohio