IC 405
The Flaming Star Nebula is both a reflection and emission nebula. The reflection part (blue in this image) surrounds the hot blue star AE Aurigae - or "Flaming Star". This beautiful area of nebulosity is located in the northern constellation of Auriga. Its distance from earth is estimated to be around 1500 light years.
OTA: William Optics Star71
Camera: Atik 460ex w/EFW2 filter wheel
Filters: Astrodon Ha/OIII/SII (3nm)
Mount: AP Mach1
Exposure: Ha:SII:OIII 180:80:120 (m)
Data obtained: September 2014