The Horse Head and Flame Nebulae
B33, IC 434, and NGC 2024 in Orion
is a spectacular region of sky just off the left belt star of Orion. Called Alnitak, it's the bright star just above the beautiful Flame Nebula. At center is the incredible Horse Head, an absorption nebula designated Barnard 33. The red emission nebula forming the backdrop is IC 434. Despite being a frequently photographed area, it never ceases to impress. Thanks to Cherry Mountain Observatory for this gorgeous data. The photograph was published by Astronomy magazine's online newsletter and served as a cover shot for both Astrophoto Insight magazine and the MWAIC 2009 program. A large format print is featured in the traveling Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography exhibition.
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is a spectacular region of sky just off the left belt star of Orion. Called Alnitak, it's the bright star just above the beautiful Flame Nebula. At center is the incredible Horse Head, an absorption nebula designated Barnard 33. The red emission nebula forming the backdrop is IC 434. Despite being a frequently photographed area, it never ceases to impress. Thanks to Cherry Mountain Observatory for this gorgeous data. The photograph was published by Astronomy magazine's online newsletter and served as a cover shot for both Astrophoto Insight magazine and the MWAIC 2009 program. A large format print is featured in the traveling Starstruck: The Fine Art of Astrophotography exhibition.
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