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NGC2024 Flame Nebula

Constellation: Orion
Distance: 1500 light years
NGC 2024 - Other Designations: Sharpless 277

NGC 2024 is also known as the Flame Nebula. This object is a large cloud of ionized hydrogen next to the bright star Alnitiak, which is also believed to cause the ionization. Alnitak is the left most star in Orion's belt.

 

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