Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  Flame Nebula  ·  IC 431  ·  IC 432  ·  IC 434  ·  IC 435  ·  NGC 1981  ·  NGC 2023  ·  NGC 2024  ·  Orion B  ·  Part of the constellation Orion (Ori)  ·  The star Alnilam (εOri)  ·  The star Alnitak (ζOri)  ·  The star σOri  ·  Upper Sword
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Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs), Michael McGowan
Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs)
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Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs)

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Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs), Michael McGowan
Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs)
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Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs)

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The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula that can be found near the the eastern most star in Orion's belt (Alnitak).  Next to it is the Flame Nebula. They are approximately 1375 light  years from Earth.  The many beautiful images of these nebulae which others have captured inspired me to give it a try.

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Horsehead and Flame Nebula (46hrs), Michael McGowan