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Size: 30 x 22 arcmin RA: 05h 41m 39s Dec: -01 d 48m 0s |
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NGC 2024 is a large object with low surface brightness. It should be difficult to see in amateur scopes because of the low surface brightness. It's center is only about 15 arcmin from the lower left star in Orion's belt (Alnitak). This is the bright blue star in the film image. |
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Scope: 90 mm Orion MAK 500 |
Nikon w/ Kodak MAX 800 film | |
Focal Ratio: f5.5 | |
Exposure 40 min | |
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Scope: 8" LX 200 SCT |
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 Auto Tracker and IDAS LPR filter | |
Focal Ratio: f3.3 | |
Exposure 60 min | |
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Click here for the SEDS NGC Catalog |
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