Christmas Tree Cluster is also known as Open Cluster NGC2264. It is an open cluster near Cone Nebula in the Monoceros Constellation. The cluster is about 2,600 light years away from our Earth. It was discovered in 1784.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi Epsilon160, EM200 Mount
Camera: ST-2000XM, Astronomik Type2C LRGB filter
Exposure: L=20minx8, RGB=10minx3
Software: Stellaimage5, PhotoshopCS
Location: Totsukawa village, Nara Prefecture