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Flaming Star Nebula
Flaming Star Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Flaming Star Nebula

Flaming Star Nebula, also known as Sharpless 229 is a reflection type nebula located in the constellation Auriga.

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Flaming Star Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Sharpless 229
      1. Nebula type:
      2. reflection
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 6
      1. Size:
      2. 37' x 10'
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 1,500
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 405
      1. Caldwell #:
      2. C31

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.