NGC2024
About this celestial object
The Flame Nebula blazes beside Alnitak—etched by dust and reddened by hydrogen.
NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula in Orion, is an emission region where dark dust lanes against glowing hydrogen create the eponymous pattern.
It lies close to the belt star Alnitak; even short exposures show the striking dark structures against the reddish glow.
At 250 mm f/5, the field feels wide and high in contrast.
Image and observation
Catalogue: NGC 2024
Capture date: 2025-02-18
Total exposure: 3320 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro