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NGC 2024 - Flame Nebula


Image Data :
 
Camera : SBIG ST2000XM
Telescope : Williams Optics 72mm Magrez APO
Mount : Paramount ME
Total Exposure : 1 hour 12 mins
Sub Frames : 24 x 3 min
Auto Guiding :  No
 
Object Information :
 
NGC 2024 (lower left of the image) is a an Emission Nebula which resembles a flame in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is also know as the Christmas Tree and Tank Tracks.