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

California Nebula, Riju Banerjee
California Nebula
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California Nebula

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The California nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. Its fluorescence is caused by the excitation of Hydrogen atoms by the energetic star just right of the nebula, Xi Persei. The name comes from the resemblance to the outline of the state of California.

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California Nebula, Riju Banerjee