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 | |
| Type | Emission |
| Right ascension | 05h 41m 54s |
| Declination | +1° 51′ 0.0" |
| Distance | 900 - 1,500 ly |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +2 |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 30'x30' |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Radius | - |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | - |
| Notable features | - |
| Other designations | Sharpless 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.
Other websites
change- NGC 2024 at Astrophotography Archived 2011-01-31 at the Wayback Machine
- The Flame nebula on WikiSky: DSS2, SDSS, GALEX, IRAS, Hydrogen α, X-Ray, Astrophoto, Sky Map, Articles and images