Emission nebula · Auriga

IC 405 Flaming Star Nebula

Also known as: C31, LBN 795

mag 10.050′ across

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IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula, is an emission nebula of magnitude 10.0 in Auriga, about 50′ across.

IC 405 is in the constellation Auriga.
Best evenings: around late January it is highest at about 9 pm (10 pm in summer time); a month earlier, two hours later.
Where on Earth: it is seen well, at least 10° up, from north of 46° S.

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EyesNot visible to the naked eye.
Binoculars (10×50)Too faint for most binoculars.
Telescope (6–8 inch)A faint glow — a UHC or OIII filter and a dark sky make the difference.

For a dark country sky with no Moon. From a city, faint galaxies and nebulae can disappear completely.

Designations	IC 405, C31, LBN 795
Type	Emission nebula
Magnitude	10.0The smaller the number, the brighter.
Apparent size	50′ × 30′the full Moon is 31′ across
Constellation	Auriga
Right ascension (J2000)	05h 16m 29.5s
Declination (J2000)	+34° 21′ 22″