IC410 is an emission nebula in the constellation Auriga, and best known for the two little squiggly shapes that look like tadpoles.  It’s an interesting target at various degrees of magnification.  At very high magnification (and better atmospheric conditions than I ever see here) you can frame just the tadpoles.  A slightly wider view would include most of the surrounding nebulosity.  This view is a bit wider yet, to include some of the extended nebulosity below and to the right of the main portion.  A very wide view could include several other nebulas (see https://wa-chur-ed.com/ic405-410-and-417/). I captured this image in […]