Flaming Star Nebula - reflection nebula

Flaming Star Nebula, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Auriga.

Flaming Star Nebula is magnitude 6 and is 37' x 10' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

1. Name:
2. Flaming Star Nebula

1. Type:
2. reflection nebula

1. Magnitude:
2. 6

1. Size:
2. 37' x 10'

1. Constellation:
2. Auriga

1. Caldwell #:
2. C31

* One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.