The Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 50 arcminutes across.
From South El Monte , the Flaming Star Nebula is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 1° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)
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Object type
Nebula
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Position
| Right ascension: | 05h16m [1] |
| Declination: | +34°21' [1] |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Magnitude: | 6.00 (V) [2] 10.00 (B) [1] |
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