Captured from the Bortle 5 skies of Soutomaior, Spain, this image presents the Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) in a vivid balance of narrowband and broadband (RGB) data collected over several nights. IC 405, located around 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga, is both an emission and reflection nebula. It owes its striking red and blue hues to the young star AE Aurigae, which energizes the surrounding hydrogen gas to glow while also reflecting light off nearby dust. To enhance the fine details within its swirls and wisps, the image is processed to soften the overpowering H-alpha emissions, allowing a more nuanced portrait of the nebula’s structure. This approach reveals the intricate network of gas and dust that makes the Flaming Star Nebula a stunning feature of Auriga’s celestial landscape.