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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220), David Huff
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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220)

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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220), David Huff
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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220)

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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. Its name comes from its resemblance to the outline of the US State of California in long exposure photographs.  This is the first image I created from images I captured via the Askar FMA180pro telescope.  Though it is small is a very capable telescope when paired with the right camera and great filter for nebulae.  This image was captured from my backyard in a suburb south of Chicago which is Bortle 9.

Clear Skies!
Dave

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The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220), David Huff