The Flaming Star and Tadpole Nebula

This captivating two-panel mosaic showcases the Flaming Star Nebula gracing the lower right corner and the Tadpole Nebula adorning the upper right. The Flaming Star Nebula, an intriguing blend of emission and reflection nebula, hosts the celestial gems of star clusters M38 and M36. Its ethereal beauty resides at a considerable distance of 1,500 light-years from Earth, nestled within the Auriga constellation, and extends across a vast expanse of 5 light-years. On the opposite side of this cosmic tableau, the Tadpole Nebula, an enchanting emission nebula, cradles the luminous NGC 1983 star cluster, while the delicate "tadpoles" continue their celestial dance of star formation. This captivating celestial wonder unveils itself at a staggering distance of 10,000 light-years, yet still finds its place within the beguiling Auriga constellation. Presented in Hubble Palette with almost 28 hours of exposure time.