The Cone Nebula NGC 2264
The Hubble Space Telescope's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer(NICMOS) has peered into the Cone Nebula, revealing a stunning image of six baby sun-like stars surrounding their mother, a bright, massive star. Known as NGC 2264 IRS, the massive star triggered the creation of these baby stars by releasing high-speed particles of dust and gas during its formative years.
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About the Image
NASA press release
NASA caption
NASA caption
| Id: | opo9716a |
| Type: | Collage |
| Release date: | 9 June 1997, 18:45 |
| Size: | 3000 x 2400 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Cone Nebula, NGC 2264 |
| Type: | • Milky Way : Nebula : Appearance : Emission : H II Region • Nebulae Images/Videos |
| Distance: | 3000 light years |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Infrared J |
1.1 μm | Hubble Space Telescope NICMOS |
| Infrared H |
1.6 μm | Hubble Space Telescope NICMOS |
| Infrared K |
2.2 μm | Hubble Space Telescope NICMOS |
Notes: Observational information refers to the right image, the left image was captured by a ground-based telescope.
