Spider Nebula
Emission nebula

Spider Nebula

IC 417 · Auriga
These photons are ~10,000 years old
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Date
2025-12-12
Location
53.5481° N, 1.4616° W
Integration
35m (212 × 10s)
Software
ZWO Seestar app
Notes
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Centre RA
5h 28m 51.6s
Centre Dec
+34° 22′ 22″
Field
42.8′ × 76.0′
Pixel scale
2.38″/px
Orientation
137.3° E of N
TelescopeZWO Seestar S50
CameraZWO Seestar S50 Camera
RigFamily Holiday Rig
Captured from · United Kingdom
53.5481° N, 1.4616° W · open map ↗

Where to find it

Interactive sky chart centred on 5 28 51.6 +34 22 22, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).

An emission nebula usually imaged alongside the smaller IC 410 (Fly Nebula). Together the “Spider and Fly” make a classic two-target wide-field composition in Auriga.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of object is IC 417?
IC 417 is an emission nebula.
Which constellation is IC 417 in?
IC 417 lies in the constellation Auriga.
How far away is IC 417?
The light in this image left IC 417 roughly ~10,000 years ago, so that is how far back in time you are seeing it.
What are the coordinates of IC 417?
IC 417 sits at right ascension 05h 28m 52s and declination +34° 22′ 22″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph IC 417?
IC 417 rides highest in the evening sky around December, reaching about 71° above the horizon from around 54°N.
What equipment was used to photograph IC 417?
This image of IC 417 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of IC 417 represents 35m (212 × 10s) of total integration time.