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Herschel 400 Catalog

NGC 2264 (Herschel 80) - Cone Nebula

NGC 2264 (Herschel 80), also known as Cone Nebula, is a cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. NGC 2264 is best viewed during Winter, is magnitude 3.9, and can be viewed with naked eye.

      1. Herschel #:
      2. 80
      1. NGC:
      2. 2264
      1. Name:
      2. Cone Nebula
      1. Type:
      2. cluster
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.9
      1. Season:
      2. Winter
      1. RA:
      2. 6h 41.0m
      1. Dec:
      2. +9° 53'

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