Observation by Iain Cartwright: Flaming Star Nebula IC 405

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Iain Cartwright

Observer

Iain Cartwright

Observed

2026 Feb 13 - 19:31

Uploaded

2026 Feb 14 - 15:40

Objects

The Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)

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Constellation

Auriga

Field centre

RA: 05^h16^m
Dec: +34°25'
Position angle: -95°46'

Field size

1°09' × 0°55'

Equipment

Nikon D810A (DX), SW Coma corrector, SW 200PDS, SW HEQ5 Pro, intervalometer

Exposure

(93 x 30s) at ISO 3200

Location

North Ayrshire

Target name

Flaming Star Nebula IC 405

Title

Flaming Star Nebula IC 405

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IC405_int_DBE.jpg (1.4 MB)

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