Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  Flaming Star Nebula  ·  IC 405  ·  The star 16 Aur  ·  The star 17 Aur  ·  The star 18 Aur  ·  The star 19 Aur
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), Paul
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
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Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)

Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), Paul
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Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)

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The Flaming Star Nebula, also known as IC 405, is a bright emission and reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga. It is located about 1,500 light-years away from Earth and covers an area of approximately 5 light-years across.The nebula is illuminated by the star AE Aurigae, which is a massive, hot, blue star that is estimated to be about 8 times more massive than the sun. AE Aurigae is believed to have formed outside of the nebula and is now passing through it at a high velocity, creating shock waves that heat up and ionize the gas in the nebula, causing it to glow brightly.

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Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405), Paul