IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula, is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the star AE Aurigae.
The nebula lies about 1,500 light-years away from Earth.

Technical info:
TS 80mm f6 APO triplet refractor - Canon 40D + IDAS LPS2 (light pollution) filter - exposure: total (8 hours)