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IC405, The Flaming Star Nebula, Chris Plonski
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IC405, The Flaming Star Nebula

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IC405, The Flaming Star Nebula

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Reprocessed from data collected in 2018 and 2019.

IC405 is commonly known as the Flaming Star Nebula.  Pictured here is the central region of the nebula with rippling red and blueish colors. The red is caused by ionized hydrogen gas, while the blue is caused by the bright central star reflecting off of the surrounding dust and gas.  About 1500 light years away and about 5 light years across.

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IC405, The Flaming Star Nebula, Chris Plonski

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