Wallpaper author:
Dominic Gareau
17 Jan 2026
Flaming Star Nebuls
Flaming Star Nebula — IC 405
Narrowband SHO image highlighting the complex interaction between AE Aurigae and the surrounding interstellar medium.
Ionized hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur reveal intricate filaments, shock fronts, and glowing dust structures hidden beyond visible light.
Processed with a focus on depth, texture, and natural balance.
Dataset from which the image was processed
IC 405 emission nebula in Auriga
20 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Emission Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 79.25 Dec 34.3833
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................07 Dec 2024 - 22 Jun 2025
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SII | 444 | 10h | 81 |
| Halpha | 450 | 10h | 80 |
| OIII | 450 | 10h | 80 |