Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  Flaming Star Nebula  ·  IC 405  ·  NGC 1893  ·  The star 16 Aur  ·  The star 17 Aur  ·  The star 18 Aur  ·  The star 19 Aur
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Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula, Prodromos
Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula
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Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula

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Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula, Prodromos
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Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula

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Captured in a single frame, the Tadpole Nebula (IC 410) and Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) reveal a captivating celestial tableau. Located in the Auriga constellation, the Flaming Star Nebula stands out with its distinctive red glow, illuminated by the massive star AE Aurigae. Adjacent to it, the Tadpole Nebula presents a cosmic nursery of stars, marked by elongated shapes resembling tadpoles. This astrophoto provides a glimpse into the diverse stellar phenomena within our galaxy, showcasing regions of star formation and the sculpting influence of massive stars on their surrounding nebular environments.

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Tadpole & Flaming Star Nebula, Prodromos