IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the galactic emission nebula IC 405 (Flaming Star Nebula) in the constellation Auriga.

Introduction

The galactic emission nebula IC 405 (Flaming Star Nebula) in the constellation Auriga is, according to Stoyan, a challenge.

Size: 15' (Stoyan)
Distance: 10.700 light years (Stoyan)
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Map

The galactic emission nebula IC 405 (Flaming Star Nebula) in the constellation Auriga (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

My Own Photos

eVscope


IC 405 - Feb 20, 2021		IC 405 - Feb 20, 2021, photo left processed

eVscope 2


IC 405 - Jan 18, 2023		IC 405 - Jan 18, 2023, photo left processed

My Own Observations

Observations February 2021

February 20, 2021 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope): IC 405 photographed in the new rectangular format without overlay, hmmm...

Observations January 2023

January 18, 2023 (Mühlhausen/Kraichgau: eVscope2): IC 405 photographed (app version 2.2), nothing to see...

References

IC 405 (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IC_405