NGC 2024

NGC 2024

Diffuse Nebula
NGC 2024
Orion
5H 41.9m -1° 51'

Magnitude: 7.2
Size: 30' × 30'
Distance: 1,300 light-years

NGC 2024

Requires intermediate skills

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This is a large and somewhat faint nebula that requires adequate exposure time.

JanuaryBest Month
Best captured in January.
Newtonians
Refractors

Recommended Equipment
A fast Newtonian is probably the best telescope to use.

A short focal length refractor would also be appropriate, though it might require longer exposures.

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