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The Flaming Star Nebula

IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga.

It surrounds the irregular variable star AE Aurigae.
The nebula measures approximately 37.0' x 19.0', and lies about 1,500 light-years away.
It is believed that the proper motion of the central star can be traced back to the Orion's Belt area.
The nebula is about 5 light-years across. (WIKI)

Ha - RGB image
Ha as Luminance - 20X900 sec total of 5 HRS (BIN 1)
RGB 40min each (BIN 2)

Total of 7 HRS

Telescope - 8" F8 GSO RC (Carbon tube)
Mount - ASA DDM 60 PRO
NO GUIDING :)
Camera - SBIG ST8300M with BAADER filters.
Imaged from my home observatory in Gan-Yavne, Israel

SBIG ST-8300 CCD Camera
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