Flame nebula

emission nebula in the constellation Orion

The Flame nebula, also known as NGC 2024, is a nebula in the constellation Orion. It has no well defined edge. It is about 900 to 1,500 light-years away.[1]

NGC 2024
Inside the nebula
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
TypeEmission
Right ascension05h 41m 54s
Declination+1° 51′ 0.0"
Distance900 - 1,500 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)+2
Apparent dimensions (V)30'x30'
ConstellationOrion
Physical characteristics
Radius-
Absolute magnitude (V)-
Notable features-
Other designationsSharpless 277
See also: Diffuse nebula, Lists of nebulae

The nebula is part of the Orion complex. This is a star-making area that also has the famous Horsehead nebula in it. The bright star Alnitak (ζ Ori), the most eastern star in the Belt of Orion, shines a glow of electrons into the Flame nebula.

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References

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  1. Astronomy Picture of the Day July 13, 1999 [1]