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Encyclopedia > Flame Nebula

NGC2024 or the Flame Nebula is near the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, Alnitak. Alnitak, also known as Zeta Orionis, ionizes the nebula and is responsible for its glow. The Flame Nebula is part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A picture of Barnards Loop, which is a primary component of the nebula complex. ...

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  • Astronomy Picture of the Day July 13, 1999


 
 

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