CHRISTMAS_TREE is a nebula astrophotography capture photographed from Athens Center, Greece under Bortle 8 skies, using Askar FRA300pro f/5 and ZWO ASI533MC Pro over 3.8 hours of total integration.
"The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264) is a bright open cluster with surrounding nebulosity. Capturing this target was a fun experience, as the contrast between the bright stars and the faint nebula created a beautiful image."
This page documents a single astronomical target with capture context that helps readers compare sky conditions, framing decisions, and total integration.
Continue with the equipment page and editing guide to see the full workflow behind this image, from setup choices to post-processing.
Gain/Offset
100 / 50
Sub-exposure
180