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Cone Nebula
Cone Nebula
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Cone Nebula
Cone Nebula is an H II region in the constellation of Monoceros. It was discovered by William Herschel. The Cone Nebula is part of the nebulosity surrounding the Christmas Tree Cluster.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi TOA130S, TOA35Reducer
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M, Astronomik Type2C LRGB filters
Exposure: L=150minutes(15minx10), R=30min, G=30min, B=30min(RGB:2x2binned)
Software: Stellaimage5, PhotoshopCS
Location: Yoshinaga town, Okayama Prefecture, 2007