Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Camelopardalis (Cam)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1501  ·  PK144+06.1
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NGC 1501 (PLN144+ 6.1), Doug Azwell
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NGC 1501 (PLN144+ 6.1)

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)
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NGC 1501 (PLN144+ 6.1), Doug Azwell
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NGC 1501 (PLN144+ 6.1)

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)

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NGC 1501 (also known as PLN144+ 6.1) is a planetary nebula which is quite dim and diffuse.  I was able to capture this object on a moonlit night since it is so close to the north celestial pole in the constellation of Camelopardalis.

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NGC 1501 (PLN144+ 6.1), Doug Azwell