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The California Nebula - NGC1499 Through High Clouds, Tom Wildoner
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The California Nebula - NGC1499 Through High Clouds

The California Nebula - NGC1499 Through High Clouds, Tom Wildoner
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The California Nebula - NGC1499 Through High Clouds

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This is the California Nebula (NGC 1499 or Sharpless 220) an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus that I imaged back in September. This nebula is about 1,000 light years from the Earth. The nebula is being lit up by the star Menkib which is the brightest star in the image. During the imaging sessions high clouds passed overhead causing the fuzzy display shown.

Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension: 04h 03m 18.00s
Declination: +36° 25′ 18.0″
Distance: 1,000 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.0
Apparent dimensions (V): 2.5° long
Constellation: Perseus

Tech Specs: Williams Optics REDCAT51, ZWO AS2600mc-Pro running at 0C, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount, Optolong L-eNhance filter (2”), 30 x 300 second exposures, guided using a ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 Mini, controlled with a ZWO ASIAir Pro, ProAstroGear Black-CAT and ZWO EAF, stacked in DSS and processed using PixInsight. Image date: September 23, 2022. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).

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The California Nebula - NGC1499 Through High Clouds, Tom Wildoner

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