deep-sky
nebula (emission & reflection)
IC 405 – Flaming Star Nebula
The Flaming Star Nebula, IC 405 (other designations: SH2-229, Caldwell 31) surrounds the variable star AE Aurigae.
The nebula lies at a distance of about 1.500 light years and spans 5 light years across.
Radiation from AE Aurigae causes the gas in IC 405 to glow red, while dust creates the blue reflection nebula near the star.
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Object info
Name: IC 405 – The Flaming Star Nebula
Type: Nebula (emission & reflection)
Constellation: Auriga
Distance: 1500 ly
Date & location
Date: November 27, 2011
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 3h30m
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: TMB/LOMO 80/480
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
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