Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  24 Aur  ·  Flaming Star Nebula  ·  IC 405  ·  IC 417  ·  NGC 1893  ·  NGC 1907  ·  NGC 1931  ·  The star 14 Aur  ·  The star 16 Aur  ·  The star 17 Aur  ·  The star 18 Aur  ·  The star 19 Aur  ·  The star φ Aur
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Flaming Star Nebula

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Flaming Star Nebula

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The Flaming Star Nebula is lit by the nearby AE Aurigae in the constellation Auriga. Cataloged as IC 405, this glowing emission and reflection nebula lies approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth.
The Flaming Star Nebula is bright enough to be observed and photographed through a small telescope under the right conditions. IC 405 is an exquisite astrophotography target due to its unique composition and combination of colors.
From mid-northern latitudes, the best time to observe and photograph the Flaming Star Nebula is in the late fall or early winter.
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