Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  46 Per)  ·  California Nebula  ·  NGC 1499  ·  The star Menkib (ξ Per
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California Nebula, Prodromos
California Nebula
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California Nebula

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California Nebula, Prodromos
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California Nebula

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Presenting a detailed glimpse of the California Nebula in this astrophoto. Positioned in the Perseus constellation, the California Nebula, or NGC 1499, is an emission nebula primarily composed of ionized hydrogen gas. This intricate image captures the distinctively shaped region, resembling the western United States, illuminated by the nearby bright star Xi Persei. The varying shades of red and orange signify the presence of ionized hydrogen, highlighting regions of ongoing star formation and interaction with the interstellar medium. This astrophoto not only showcases the scientific value of studying such nebulae but also provides a window into the complex astrophysical processes shaping our cosmic neighborhood

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California Nebula, Prodromos