Diffuse Nebula
IC 405
Auriga
5H 16.2m +34° 16'

Magnitude: 9.2
Size: 30' × 20'
Distance: 1,600 light-years

Skill Level
IC 405 is large and faint.

Recommended Equipment
A small refractor can capture the whole nebula and its surroundings.

A rich-field Newtonian is also an excellent match.

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