Subject: The Flaming Star (IC405)
Exposure: RGB (2x30min, 2x15, 2x15) 
Processing: Maxim DL, Photoshop CS
Telescope: Takahashi FS102 f8
Camera: SBIG ST-2000XM with FLI CFW-2
Filter: Astrodon E-series filters
Mount: Losmandy G-11
Guiding: ST4 on 60mm piggyback refractor
Location:  Fremont Peak, CA
Date: March 5, 2005
Notes: This beautiful nebula has both reflection (blue) and emission (red) components, which make a stunning combination. The bright star is AE Aurigae, a 5.5 magnitude variable star.