IC 405
The Flaming Star
IC 405 is located in the constellation Auriga. It is commonly known as the Flaming Star Nebula. It is located very near IC 410 and the open cluster M38. This version was taken in hydrogen alpha light, see the color version here. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: IC 405 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Gemini |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 1500 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 8 hours Hydrogen Alpha | Position: R.A. 05 hr 16min , Dec +340 16' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 20- 28 October 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |