IC 405 - Flaming Star Nebula

Show astrometry data

IC 405 is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga. The nebula is about 5 light years across, and is approximately 1,500 light years from Earth. Hydrogen-alpha data was added to both the L and R channels.

Object details

Nebula in Auriga

Right Ascension: 05h 16m 05s

Declination: +34° 27′ 49″

Magnitude: 6.0

Moon Age Average: 6.18 days

Moon Phase Average: 37.41 %

Imaging Setup

Location:

SC Observatory, Central Thailand

Date:
Dec 17, 2015 and Dec 18, 2015
Telescope:
Planewave CDK 17
Focal Length:
2924 mm
F-Ratio:
F/6.8
Mount:
10 Micron GM 4000
Camera:
FLI ML 16803
Image Scale:
0.63 arcseconds/pixel
Imaging Software:

Maxim DL 6

Processing Software:

Adobe Photoshop

PixInsight 1.8


Exposure Detail

Filter Filter Brand Bin Qty Exposure
L Astrodon 1x 7 600
R Astrodon 2x 10 300
G Astrodon 2x 7 300
B Astrodon 2x 9 300
Ha Astrodon 2x 13 720


Total Exposure Time

5 hours, 56 minutes

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