= Flame Nebula
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The Flame Nebula, also known as NGC 2024, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, specifically in the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. Its name comes from its appearance, which resembles flames or fiery billows of gas and dust, illuminated by nearby young stars. The Flame Nebula is famous for its striking beauty and vivid colors, primarily due to the radiation from hot stars heating the surrounding gas and dust, causing it to emit light in various wavelengths.
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