NGC 2024 - The Flame Nebula

 
 
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  • RA: 05:42
  • Dec: -01:51
  • Distance:
  • Size:  30.0 arc min
  • Constellation:  Orion

 

  • Scope: 8" SCT at f/10
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
  • Sky conditions:   excellent transparency but fair seeing
  • Film: Kodak Supra 400
  • Exposure:  30 minutes
  • Date:  November 19, 2003

 

 

   
 
Comments:  This was the last night of 2003 that we had available for imaging.  The clouds have been relentless during new moon periods since then.  At least the wind died down enough to allow an image to be captured.  I was limited to only 30 minutes by time constraints.  Hopefully there will be more nights available later in the winter to try for some more film time.  The Flame Nebula, located in the Constellation Orion is an emission nebula energized by Zeta Orionis (or Alnitak, the eastern most star in Orion's belt)  and other nearby hot stars near the Horsehead Nebula.  Visible at the bottom center is the reflection nebula NGC2023.