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Flaming Star Nebula

27 Aug 2026

Flaming Star Nebula

IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga

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The Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga (IC 405, also designated SH 2-229) is a combined reflection and emission nebula. Imaged using a monochrome camera and Hydrogen-α filter.

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