Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405, SH 2-229, Caldwell 31) in Auriga
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is a diffuse emission/reflection nebula in Auriga constellation. It surrounds the irregular variable star AE Aurigae, a runaway star believed to originate in the Orion’s Belt area in Orion constellation. The nebula is approximately 1,500 light years distant. It has an apparent magnitude of 6.0 and measures about 37.0’x19.0′ … [Read more…]