Thanks for reminding me about IC 410. I haven't looked for that one in
quite awhile, though IC 410 is still a pretty low contrast object since
you have to distinguish nebulosity from the faint background glow of
the cluster which mimics the appearance of nebulosity - particularly
with an OIII filter.
Steve
On Mar 9, 2005, at 7:18 AM, Bruce Jensen wrote:
> Steve - The listing I see shows IC 405 as the Flaming Star Nebula. The
> one that comes to mind as being easier (for me anyway) is IC 410,
> which is
> graphically not far away in the sky. While IC 405 always shows to me
> as a
> low-contrast object, IC 410 is typically quite a bit easier and more
> detailed. Both require filters for best viewing (O-III if I recall
> correctly). I have not yet consulted a star chart to confirm these
> positions, rather some web photos and listings.
>
> Bruce Jensen
> ************
>
>
> --- Steve Gottlieb <steve_gottlieb@No-Spam> wrote:
>> Bruce, which ones were you think of? IC 417 is the only one that
>> comes
>> to mind (surrounding Stock 8).
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On Mar 8, 2005, at 11:36 AM, Bruce Jensen wrote:
>>
>>> 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
>>> ************
>>> --- 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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>>>
>>>
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>
> Cheers,
> Bruce Jensen
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