The Flaming Star Nebula. Image Credit: Robert Collins
Robert captured this image of the IC 405, also known as the Flaming Star nebula on December 15, 2011.
IC 405 is a combination of emission and reflection nebula located 1,500 light years away in the constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds the bright blue O-type main sequence star named AE Aurigae.
Robert also provided us with the details of the image:
SV105 F7
SFF7-21
Microtouch Focuser
iEQ45 with pier
St8300M @ -15 C
FW8-8300
Baader filters
Guided by PHD, Orion SSAG & Orion 50mm guide scope
Captured with Nebulosity 12/15/2011
Processed by Pixinsight, Photoshop and Nebulosity. Noise Ninja, Carboni, & Focus Magic.
5 x 10 min Ha filter
7 x 10 min Red filter
6 x 10 min Green filter
6 x 10 min Blue filter
“The Ha data was blended with the red data using the Vicent Peris method (Pixinsight) as demonstrated in Harry’s Astro Shed.
The Luminance channel is a reapplication of the luminace from the HaRGB.”
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