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This is the Flaming Star Nebula. The colors of the nebula are present in different regions and are created by different processes. The bright star AE Aurigae is so hot it is blue, emitting light so energetic it knocks electrons away from surrounding gas. When a proton recaptures an electron, red light is frequently emitted. The blue region's color is a mix of this red light and blue light emitted by AE Aurigae but reflected to us by surrounding dust. The two regions are referred to as emission nebula and reflection nebula, respectively. The Flaming Star Nebula, officially known as IC 405, lies about 1500 light years distant, spans about 5 light years, and is visible with a small telescope toward the constellation of Auriga. Taken at the Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center on 2-29-20. Taken with an 8-inch Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph telescope and an ASI 294 color astronomy camera. |
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Author | Stephen Rahn from Macon, GA, USA |
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