Object | Flaming Star Nebula (ic405) – hydrogen alpha |
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Description | The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga. Embedded in the cosmic cloud, the hot, variable O-type star energizes the glow of hydrogen along convoluted filaments of atomic gas, its blue starlight scattered by interstellar dust. The nebula lies about 1,500 light-years away. |
Image | |
Scope | Explore Scientific 127ed APO refractor |
Camera | ST2000XCM |
Mount | Losmandy G11 |
Filters | 6nm Hydrogen Alpha filter |
Guiding | Guided with st-i through a William Optics Z80ii ed |
Exposure Info | 7.75 hours (31x15 minutes binned 2x2). |
Date | December 19, 2013 |
Copyright | Photo copyright Thomas Kerns, Beluga Lake Observatory |