Flaming Star Nebula
The Flaming Star Nebula is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds the hot blue variable star AE Aurigae. The nebular material that looks like smoke is mostly composed of hydrogen, with dark filaments made up of carbon-rich dust.
The Flaming Star Nebula is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds the hot blue variable star AE Aurigae. The nebular material that looks like smoke is mostly composed of hydrogen, with dark filaments made up of carbon-rich dust.
The Flaming Star Nebula is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds the hot blue variable star AE Aurigae. The nebular material that looks like smoke is mostly composed of hydrogen, with dark filaments made up of carbon-rich dust.