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Flame Nebula
Flame Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Flame Nebula

Flame Nebula, also known as Flaming Tree Nebula and Christmas Tree Nebula and Tank Track Nebula is a emission type nebula located in the constellation Orion .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Flame Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Flaming Tree Nebula
      1. Alt Name 2:
      2. Christmas Tree Nebula
      1. Alt Name 3:
      2. Tank Track Nebula
      1. Parent structure
      2. Orion Cloud Complex
      1. Nebula type:
      2. emission
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 10
      1. Size:
      2. 30'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,200
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. NGC 2024
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-277

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.