IC 405 “The Flaming Star Nebula” is located in the constellation Auriga, is about 1,500 light years away and spans about 5 light years. The bright “flaming” star in the middle is AE Aurigae. It is a runaway star on the move across the Milky Way galaxy. It was actually formed in the Orion Nebula and flung out. AE Aurigae is an extremely hot blue variable star emitting intense light both energizing and reflecting off of the surrounding gasses and dust. The red areas are energized gasses whereas the blue regions are reflecting the star light.
Image captured with ZWO ASI533 camera, Skywatcher Esprit 120ed achromatic triplet refractor telescope & 0.77 focal reducer on an iOptron CEM70G equatorial mount with integral guide camera. Automation with mini PC running APT. Tracked with PHD2. 3 hours total imaging time. 90 second subs. Final processing with Pixinsight.
DTW Astrophotography
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