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Dark Structures in NGC 1499, Rodd Dryfoos
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Dark Structures in NGC 1499

Dark Structures in NGC 1499, Rodd Dryfoos
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Dark Structures in NGC 1499

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The dark structures in the California Nebula fascinate me. There are literally thousands of little wisps of dark structure throughout the nebula. This image depicts some of the more defined structures, though the ones above the ridgeline are in an area that is often not resolved as well as the brighter parts of the nebula due to this region being in the dim area below the base of the nebula (in the typical orientation). One of my favorites is the hook like structure at lower left. I noticed it for the first time in the Ha mono stack. This is a crop of my recent California Nebula image taken with a 4” scope. Another excellent prospect for a longer focal length session.

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