The Flaming Star Nebula
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC405) is illuminated by the nearby star, AE Aurigae. This emission and reflection nebula lies about 1,500 light years from us. In the northern latitudes, the optimal time of year to photograph the Flaming Star Nebula is in the fall or early winter.
Specifications:
Designation: IC405
Known As: The Flaming Star Nebula
Apparent Size: 50′ x 30′
Magnitude (lower is brighter): 10.0
Distance from Earth: 1,500 LY
Springtime Image from the Backyard
The image above was taken in a Bortle 7 sky using the ZWO Duo-Band Filter. The Moon was quite bright, so the filter definitely help to cut out unwanted light.
EQUIPMENT
Telescope: Apertura 60EDR
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Guiding: ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Brain: ZWO ASIair Pro
Filters: ZWO Duo-Band Filter
ACQUISITION
Integration Time: 2.8 hours
RGB: 34 x 300sec
BIN: 1×1
Gain: 110
Temperature: -10° C
Bortle Scale: 7
CALIBRATION
Darks: 10
Flats: 30
Dark Flats: 30
Offset/Bias: 60
The Auriga Constellation
Auriga (Charioteer) is a smaller constellation, neighboring Gemini and Taurus. It is visible in the northern hemisphere during winter. The mythological drawing is often a person holding a goat, kids, and the reins of a chariot.
Auriga also includes three star clusters, M36, M37, and M38. They are visible using a pair of binoculars as fuzzy spots.
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*General information regarding constellations, galaxies, nebulae, and planets have been sourced from: AstroBackyard, VisibleDark, Wikipedia, EarthSky, and NASA.