NGC 2024

NGC 2024
NGC 2024 Luminance only

NGC 2024 The Flame Nebula. In the image is Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's belt.

  • 12-inch LX600 telescope
  • SBIG STF-8300EN CCD
  • 120 x 30 seconds luminance only
  • 1652px x 1136px
  • December 2020
IC434 Area
The IC434/Flame/Horsehead Area

The whole area around the Horsehead Nebula. Can you tell I live in the approach path of a major airport? There were no fewer than 4 jets that flew though while I was shooting various colors. PixInsight is good, but it isn't magic.

  • 81mm William Optics telescope
  • SBIG STF-8300EN CCD
  • 30 x 120 seconds each RGB
  • 1647px x 1252px
  • January 2023