Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  AE Aur  ·  Flaming Star nebula  ·  IC 405  ·  Sh2-229
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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula, Insight Observatory
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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula

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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula, Insight Observatory
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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula

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IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the bluish star AE Aurigae.

Imaged on Insight Observatory's Astronomical Telescope for Educational Outreach (ATEO-1).

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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula, Insight Observatory