The Flame Nebula, designated as NGC 2024 and Sh2-277, is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It is about 900 to 1,500 light-years away.

Radius: 6 light years

Magnitude: 2

Distance to Earth: 1,354 light years

Apparent dimensions (V): 30'x30'

Declination: −01° 51′ 0.0″

Designations: NGC 2024 and Sharpless 277