The Flame Nebula

I captured this shot of NGC 2024 - The Flame Nebula on Sunday morning at Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown, RI. Found just to the side of Alnitak, the left most star in Orion's belt, the Flame contains molecular hydrogen gas that is being ionized by intense ultraviolet light from Alnitak. The Nebula contains a cluster of young stars and resides at 1,350 light years distant.

 

Photo Details:

Camera: Canon 60D MagicLantern

1360mm

f/9

ISO: 5000

Exposure: 120 seconds * 45 images.

This is a median composite of 45 sub images to reduce noise.

 

-Scott MacNeill

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