IC 405 (also known as VdB 34, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31 or Flaming Star Nebula) is an emission/reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the 6.0 mag. irregular variable star AE Aurigae and is located near the emission nebula IC 410. IC 405 is lit by radiation received from AE Aurigae, which gives its red color,while the blue patches are due to reflection of the star's blue light on the dark dust. The complex lies about 1,500 light-years away from Earth. It is believed that the proper motion of the central star can be traced back to the Orion's Belt area. Larger field of view, including both IC 405 and IC 410 can be found here.