- H380 minutes (38 frames)
- O310 minutes (31 frames)
- S230 minutes (23 frames)
The "Flamingo" Nebula (IC 405), also known as the "Flamingo" or "Calcium", is a bright astronomical object in the constellation Gemini. It is an emission nebula, which is formed by a cloud of gas and dust illuminated by the star AE Aurigae. This nebula emits light in various spectral ranges, including visible light, radio waves, and infrared radiation.
Structure and colors of the nebula
The IC 405 nebula has an unusual structure, reminiscent of a flame or bird's wings. Its bright red and blue colors are due to chemical processes in its composition. The red color is due to hydrogen emission, and the blue color is due to scattered light from dust in the nebula.
Distance and Size
The nebula is about 1,500 light-years away from Earth and measures about 5 light-years in diameter. It is an excellent object for observation and astrophotography due to its brightness and unique structure.
Star formation in the nebula
Inside the nebula, active star formation occurs, where molecular clouds of gas and dust are compressed by gravity, forming new stars. This process makes IC 405 an important object for astronomers to study.
Observations and Photography
The "Blazing Star" nebula is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, visible with a small telescope in the constellation Gemini. For astrophotographers, this is a unique object that can be photographed in a variety of colors, including red and blue spectrum. IC 405 is a popular object in astronomical observations and astrophotography.
Conclusion
The "Blazing Star" (IC 405) nebula is a beautiful and bright emission and reflection nebula that is an important object for astronomical research and observation. Its vivid colors and structure, as well as the star formation processes within the nebula, make it interesting for astronomers and photographers.
| Photo | Date | Frames | Exposure | H | O | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 17 Apr 2021 | 92 | 15:20 | 06:20 | 05:10 | 03:50 |
 | 13 Oct 2020 | 92 | 15:20 | 06:20 | 05:10 | 03:50 |
Visibility chart of The Blazing Star Nebula (IC 405) during the day
| Date | Moon Phase | Exposure | CCD Temperature | Gain | Offset | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- 2023ixf•
- 40 Eri•
- Abell 74•
- Artemis A868 SA•
- a Canis Minoris•
- C 2020 R4 ATLAS•
- C 2020 T2 Palomar•
- C 2021 S3 (PANSTARRS)•
- Haumea (2003 EL61)•
- HCG 68•
- HCG 92•
- IC 1318B•
- IC 1396•
- IC 1795•
- IC 1805•
- IC 1848•
- IC 1871•
- IC 3322A•
- IC 342•
- IC 4015•
- IC 405•
- IC 417•
- IC 434•
- IC 443•
- IC 4703•
- IC 5070•
- IC 5146•
- IC 63•
- M 1•
- M 101•
- M 103•
- M 109•
- M 13•
- M 15•
- M 27•
- M 3•
- M 33•
- M 42•
- M 45•
- M 5•
- M 51•
- M 57•
- M 63•
- M 64•
- M 74•
- M 76•
- M 81•
- M 82•
- M 86•
- M 87•
- M 94•
- M 97•
- NGC 147•
- NGC 1491•
- NGC 1499•
- NGC 1579•
- NGC 1961•
- NGC 2146•
- NGC 2239•
- NGC 2403•
- NGC 281•
- NGC 4236•
- NGC 4565•
- NGC 4631•
- NGC 507•
- NGC 508•
- NGC 5866•
- NGC 5907•
- NGC 6503•
- NGC 6823•
- NGC 6888•
- NGC 6946•
- NGC 6992•
- NGC 6995•
- NGC 7000•
- NGC 7023•
- NGC 7129•
- NGC 7217•
- NGC 7331•
- NGC 7380•
- NGC 7538•
- NGC 7635•
- NGC 7640•
- NGC 7822•
- NGC 891•
- NGC 896•
- NGC 925•
- PGC 54559•
- Sh2-155•
- Sh2-168•
- Sh2 103•
- Sh2 109•
- Sh2 132•
- T CrB•
- UGC 6930•
- V1405 Cas•
- Vesta A807 FA•