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Flaming star Nebula

Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the bluish star AE Aurigae.

 

The nebula shines in red as the Hydrogen gas gets excited by the light and radiation emitted by the central star.

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Uploaded on February 21, 2019
Taken on January 14, 2019