IC405 in Auriga - The Flaming Star Nebula
with 10" f/3.9 Astrograph
Uploaded 4/5/26

 

            
Here is IC405 in Auriga,
            the "Flaming Star" Nebula. Rich pinks and reds define
            this highly structured nebula, with a convoluted bluish-white
            reflection component in the very center. Definitely a very beautiful
            object. The blueish White nebula in the center is the reflection
            component and contrasts nicely with the pinks and reds of the
            emission parts.

            
Technical Data: 10"
            f/3.9 Newtonian astrograph, Atik 16200 CCD, LRGB = 12 hours total,
            Payson, Az.

            
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Instrument:  10" f/3.9 Orion Astrograph Newtonian with Baader MPCC
Mount:  Astrophysics 1200 QMD
CCD Camera:  ATIK 16200 
Guider: ASI290  w/80mm WO Zenithstar 81 piggyback refractor
Exposure:  6.5 hours HaRGB
Astronomik  RGB Combine Ratio:  1: 1.05: 1.5
Location:  Payson, Arizona, Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing FWHM = 3 arcsec , Transparency 9/10
Outside Temperature:  5 F
CCD Temperature:  -30 C
Image Processing Tools: 
Maxim DL6:  Calibration, PixInsight:  All Remaining processing, Photoshop CS2: Production finishing 

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