Re: Flaming Star Nebula

From: Bruce Jensen ^lt;bpnjensen_at_No-Spam>
Date: Tue Mar 08 2005 - 12:36:23 MST

Nice photo, Phil. It can be tough in big scopes, too! Visual contrast of
the object is very low. there are some nearby IC nebulae that are easier.

Bruce Jensen
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--- Philip Terzian <pterzian@No-Spam> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> This is one of my favorite nebulae. A beautiful combination of
> reflection and emission that is tough to see in small scopes. The
> bright star, AE Aurigae, illuminates the reflection portion.
>
> http://www.pterzian.darkhorizons.org/flaming_star_nebula.htm
>
> Enjoy.
>
> Phil T.
>

Cheers,
Bruce Jensen
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