Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)

December 15 - 16, 2023 (Cherry Springs, PA)

The Christmas Tree Cluster and Nebula, designated as NGC 2264, is a young star-forming region located in the constellation Monoceros. It includes several distinct components including the Cone Nebula and a star cluster. Overall, the Christmas Tree Complex in NGC 2264 is a captivating region of active star formation, offering a rich field for studying the processes of stellar birth and evolution within our Milky Way galaxy.