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The Snowflake Cluster
(Original information posted on The Snowflake Cluster Page): The Snowflake Cluster is a cluster in Monoceros and is included in NGC 2264.

NGC2264, Cone Nebula, The Stellar Snowflake Cluster and/or The Christmas Tree Cluster are all names for the distinct star formation. The Stellar Snowflake Cluster is located 2,700 light years away in the constellation Monoceros. The Monoceros constellation is not typically visible by the naked eye due to its lack of colossal stars.

The Snowflake Cluster was granted its name due to its unmistakeable pinwheel-like shape and its assortment of bright colors. The star formation consists of young stars obscured by heavy layers of dust clouds. The combination of dense clouds and an array of colors creates a color map filled with varying wavelengths.

With varying youthful stars, comes vast changes to the overall structure of the cluster. For a cluster to be considered a Snowflake Cluster, it must remain in the original location the star was formed.

When referring to this nebula, there are detailed aspects that contribute to the prominent configuration of a snowflake or christmas tree, there is a diverse arrangement of brilliant colors, and an evolving process of structure.

References:
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 * 1) http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/images/2412-sig05-028-Stellar-Snowflake-Cluster
 * 2) http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/video-audio/323-hiddenuniverse021-Snowflake-Cluster-Gallery-Explorer-