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IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga. The Tadpole Nebula (IC 410) is an H II region located approximately 12,400 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. It is associated with the young open cluster NGC 1893.
Taken with a William Optics Redcat 71 and ZWO ASI2600 MM pro camera with Baader Ha, SII and OIII 7 nm filters.Guided with a WO 32 mm guidescope and ZWO ASI678MM
ZWO AM5 mount
Exposure time: Ha:160 mins, OIII: 180 mins, SII:180. Ten minutes subexposures. SHO color palette.
Softwares: ASIAir Plus image capture. PixInsight for pre and post processing
Taken on December 17, 2024, January 4 & 5 2025 in Jackson, Ohio