Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405). This is an emission nebula surrounding the star AE Aurigae (centre left) in the constellation of Auriga. A nebula is a cloud of gas and dust in space,many light years across. It is called an emission nebula when the hydrogen gas is ionised,emitting red light. The hydrogen gas is being ionised by AE Aurigae. A nebula contains the materials to form new stars and planets | |
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