Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  46 Per)  ·  California Nebula  ·  NGC 1499  ·  The star Menkib (ξ Per
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NGC 1499 - The California Nebula, David Foust
NGC 1499 - The California Nebula
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NGC 1499 - The California Nebula, David Foust
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My first image of the California Nebula. I suppose I never realized just how big this target is! The 533MC sensor is a little small with a 250mm redcat, but in some ways, that framing helps highlight the nebula, as it fills the frame.

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NGC 1499 - The California Nebula, David Foust