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Enchanted Learning® Photoblog Posted November 30, 2013 9:07 am

Christmas Tree Cluster

The Christmas Tree Cluster (part of NGC 2264, in the constellation Monoceros) is an open star cluster about 2600 light-years away.

Even with light pollution in the city sky, you can see how the Christmas Tree Cluster got its name!

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