Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  17 AR Aur  ·  AE Aur  ·  Flaming Star Nebula  ·  HD34030  ·  HD34452  ·  HD34477  ·  IC 405  ·  LBN 791  ·  LBN 795  ·  LBN 796  ·  LDN 1510  ·  Sh2-229  ·  The star 17 Aur
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IC405 Flaming Star Nebula, Mitchell
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IC405 Flaming Star Nebula

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IC405 Flaming Star Nebula

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The Flaming Star Nebula, officially known as IC 405, lies about 1500 light years distant, spans about 5 light years, and is visible with a small telescope toward the constellation of Auriga.  This nebula contains complex wisps of gas and is a beautiful target for astrophotography.

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IC405 Flaming Star Nebula, Mitchell