Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Camelopardalis (Cam)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1501
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NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula), Ivan Raichev
NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula)
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NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula)

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NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula), Ivan Raichev
NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula)
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NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula)

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I switched to the EdgeHD 9.25 and started to chase small targets.

NGC 1501 is a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis. Its size is only 0.9x0.8 archmin but it shows some mind blowing mixture of waves which resemble small bubbles. The blue color makes this nebula look like a true gem in the sky.

It is estimated that the distance to NGC 1501 from Earth is about 5 000 light years. Another interesting feature is the central star is a pulsating one and its brightness varies periodically.

I acquired the image during two very cold nights from my terrace in Sofia. In the morning the scope was frozen in ice but it was worth it.

CS,
Ivan

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NGC 1501 - a fascinating planetary nebula in Camelopardalis (Oyster Nebula), Ivan Raichev