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

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. Caldwell #:
      2. C31

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