IC 405: 'The Flaming Star Nebula'
Object types:Diffuse Nebula or Supernova Remnant, type EN
Size: ~ 30'x 20'
Constellation: Auriga
Date: 2007-02-13 and 2007-02-14
Location: Postalm/Austria (1300m)
Telescope: TMB 80/480 (3.1" Apo f=480mm) + 0.8 TV reducer/flattener
Camera: Starlight XPress SXV-H9
Astronomik H-alpha filter (13nm)
Image type: Ha
Binning: 1x1
Exposure time: Ha
14x20m
Exposure time total: 4h 40m
Notes: -
IC 405 is being illuminated by the energetic star AE Aurigae (embedded in the nebula) in the constellation of Auriga.The Flaming Star Nebula, IC 405,mainly surrounds the star AE Aurigae and gives the impression that the star is burning, hence its name.
http://www.seds.org/~spider/ngc/ngc.cgi?i+405