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IC405 / Flaming Star Nebula
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| Classification: |
Emission/reflection nebula, Sh2-229, Caldwell 31 |
| Constellation: |
Auriga (AUR) |
| Object Location: |
Ra 05h 17m 29s Dec +34° 22’07” (current) |
| Size & Distance: |
37 x 19 Apx 1,500 light-years |
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| Date & Location: |
09-24-2011 Palomar Mountain, CA |
| Exposure: |
Ha 12 @ 15min (bin 1x1) |
| Optics: |
Takahashi Epsilon-210 f3 630m |
| Mount: |
Astro-Physics 900 GTO / ATS 10x36 pier |
| Camera: |
SBIG-STL6303E, @-20c |
| Filters: |
Astrodon 5nm Ha |
| Software: |
MaxImDL 4.56, Photoshop CS5 |
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| Notes: |
Sky conditions: Average seeing, Light wind, Temp 56°
Image Field of view is 100 x 150 arc-min.
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IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the bluish star AE Aurigae. It shines at magnitude +6.0. It surrounds the irregular variable star AE Aurigae and is located near the emission nebula IC 410. The nebula measures approximately 37.0' x 19.0', and lies about 1,500 light-years away. It is believed that the proper motion of the central star can be traced back to the Orion's Belt area. The nebula is about 5 light-years across.
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