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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga, Maged
IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga, Maged

IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga

IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga, Maged
IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga, Maged

IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga

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Let's agree on something.. this hobby is tough! It requires the patience of a saint, the precision of a brain surgeon, and unlimited resilience. Especially when your intergalactic spy gear is working against you..! Trying to fix a camera sensor tilt is like trying to teach a cat quantum physics—there's a lot of confusion, frustration, and a high probability of just giving up and blaming myself and the universe for its lack of alignment

After imaging train and sensor got reasonable aligned I worked on capturing this image during 4 nights of a far from perfect weather conditions and very noisy light pollution ...

IC 405, commonly known as the Flaming Star Nebula, is a vibrant emission and reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga. Positioned approximately 1,500 light-years away from Earth, this celestial beauty is characterized by its distinctive reddish hue, which is attributed to the ionized hydrogen gas that permeates the region. The nebula's striking appearance is further enhanced by the presence of the embedded variable star AE Aurigae, a massive and luminous blue star responsible for illuminating the surrounding interstellar dust and gas. The complex interplay of light and dark features within IC 405 creates a visually captivating scene.

I really welcome any input or comments..

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IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga, Maged