I shot this in January when TAC was down. I don't know if anyone saw this
widefield of the IC405/IC410/IC417/M38 region
http://www.narrowbandimaging.com/ic410_widefield_ha_pentax_st10_page.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Gottlieb" <steve_gottlieb@No-Spam>
To: "The Astronomy Connection" <sf-bay-tac@No-Spam>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: [TAC] Flaming Star Nebula
> 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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>>
>> Cheers,
>> Bruce Jensen
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>>
>>
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Received on Wed Mar 9 12:47:07 2005