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NGC 2024 Flame and B33 Horsehead Nebula 3-Panel Mosaic in HaRGB
These iconic nebulae, located within the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, are a photographer's dream. NGC 2024, a vibrant emission nebula, is bathed in a fiery glow due to the intense radiation from the young, massive star, Alnitak. Its intricate filaments and swirling clouds of gas create a mesmerizing spectacle. Just to the south, the dark Horsehead Nebula (B33) stands in stark contrast. This dense molecular cloud, shaped like a horse's head, silhouetted against the bright emission nebula behind it. The Horsehead's dark appearance is due to its dense gas and dust, which absorb the light from the stars behind it.
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