Sharpless Sh2-229
Sharpless Sh2-229 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Auriga. Sh2-229 is from the Sharpless Catalog, which contains 313 emission nebulae found in the northern hemisphere. Here are some key stats on Sh2-229:
| Sharpless #: | Sh2-229 |
| Common name: | Flaming Star Nebula |
| Alt name: | M Caldwell 31 |
| Type: | reflection nebula |
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Brightness: | bright |
| Right Ascension: | 5h 16m |
| Declination: | 34° 28' |
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