| 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. |
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| 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 |