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Byron Davies

M-52, NGC-7635, SH2-157, SH2-158, SH2-159, SH2-161, NGC-7510

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Waves of Aurigae 2014 image

Waves of Aurigae 2014


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Description

IC405, aka the Flaming Star Nebula surrounds the blue star AE Aurigae and is a reflection/emission nebula in the constellation Auriga at a distance of ~1,500 light-years. This portion of the Flaming Star Nebula spans about 4 light-years. http://owlmountainobservatory.com/