IC 405-The Flaming Star Nebula November 2025

IC 405, The Flaming Star Nebula or SH 2-229 is an emission and reflection nebula located in the constellation of Auriga. The nebula surrounds the bluish, irregular variable star AE Aurigae.

Imaged over 2 nights, the 19th and 20th November 2025.

NEQ6 PRO

Askar103mm APO @ f/6.8

QHY294C Gain 2900 -20C

Optolong L-eNhance filter

600secX39subs

Processed using Pixinsight and Photoshop 6.

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