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

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IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, kevinea
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IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula

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This is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga. It is about 1,500 light years distant. The bright star in the center is the variable star AE Aurigae, which is lighting up the nebula. The primary emission is hydrogen alpha but there is also some bluish reflection.

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IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula, kevinea