IC405
About this celestial object
Flaming breath in Auriga: IC 405 with two‑tone nebular sheen.
IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula, combines emission and reflection light around AE Aurigae, producing bluish and reddish zones.
Near the horizon the finest structure is lost in haze, yet the restless glow remains visible.
207 frames total 2070 seconds at 250 mm f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: IC 405
Capture date: 2025-02-16
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro