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

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IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula

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The Flaming Star Nebula, its name ostensibly derived from the dramatic, sixteen light-year high upthrusting column of ionized gas, is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the bluish star AE Aurigae. The nebula measures approximately 37.0' x 19.0', and lies about 1,500 light-years away from Earth. It is believed that the proper motion of the central star can be traced back to the Orion's Belt area. [Source: adapted from Wikipedia]

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  • IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie
    Original
  • IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie
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  • IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie
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  • IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie
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    IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie
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B

Description: 24 subs, increased small scale LHE

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C

Description: Reduced star halos

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D

Description: 35 subs, drizzled (resolution 4398x5498), stars removed & recombined

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E

Description: Processed color.

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IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, Richard Pattie