Nebula
Flaming Star Nebula
Nebula · C31 · IC 405
Nebula in Auriga
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IC 405 is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga north of the celestial equator, surrounding the bluish, irregular variable star AE Aurigae. It shines at magnitude +6.0. Its celestial coordinates are RA 05h 16.2m dec +34° 28′. It is located near the emission nebula IC 410, the open clusters M38 and M36, and the K-class star Iota Aurigae.
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Key facts
Distance
~1,600 light-years
Apparent mag.
+13
Apparent size
50.0′ × 30.0′
Best seen with
Telescope
Catalogue
C31 · IC 405
Did you know
- Listed as Caldwell 31 in the Caldwell catalogue, also known as IC 405.
- Found in the constellation Auriga.
- Needs a telescope to see clearly.
