Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  California Nebula  ·  NGC 1499  ·  The star ξPer
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California nebula NGC 1499, AweInspired
California nebula NGC 1499
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California nebula NGC 1499

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California nebula NGC 1499, AweInspired
California nebula NGC 1499
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California nebula NGC 1499

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The California nebula is a popular object and is often captured in either LRGB or in SHO, both of which give compelling images. Some may ask why image an object like this which has so many excellent images available already? In my case, imaging the California nebula gave an opportunity to see it with fresh eyes and with much more intentionality. I studied what is known about the nebula in much greater detail than I ever would have by only perusing images online. In the end, I think creating this image allowed me to learn technically and as an amateur astronomer. It also allowed opportunity to better appreciate the awesomeness of this amazing object in our home galaxy.

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California nebula NGC 1499, AweInspired