Flaming Star Nebula
1,500 light years away in the constellation Auriga is the Flaming Star Nebula (also known as IC405 or C31), which is both an emission and reflection nebula, composed of ionized-hydrogen and molecular clouds reflecting light from the star AE Aurigae.
March 1, 2024
The Flaming Star Nebula is part of an interesting region that contains various catalogued objects nearby. I plan to continue imaging the area to compile a 4 panel mosaic that highlights some of the surrounding objects.
Technical Details
Imaging Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 II
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-band RGB Ultra Filter - 2” Mounted
Accessories: ZWO ASIAIR Plus, ZWO EAF, ZWO Filter Drawer (Gen 2)
Software: Siril, Starnet, Photoshop, NoiseXterminator
Guiding Telescope: William Optics UniGuide 32
Guiding Camera: ZWO ASI174MM
Imaging Dates: Feb. 29, 2024
Frames (gain 101.0) f/4.9 -10c: 40x180” (2h)
Integration Time: 2h
Darks/Flats/Dark Flats: 30/30/30
Bortle Dark-Sky Scale: 5.00