IC 410 is a nebula located about 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. It is an emission nebula, meaning it glows due to ionized gas energized by radiation from young, hot stars. At its center lies the open star cluster NGC 1893, which contains massive, newly formed stars that illuminate the surrounding gas. 

A notable feature of IC 410 is its "Tadpoles"—dense clouds of gas and dust shaped by stellar winds and radiation, which are sites of ongoing star formation. The nebula spans roughly 100 light-years and is a rich target due to its intricate structure and striking colors.