Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  California Nebula  ·  NGC 1499  ·  The star 50Per  ·  The star ξPer
CALIFORNIA NEBULA, Phil Yates
CALIFORNIA NEBULA
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CALIFORNIA NEBULA

CALIFORNIA NEBULA, Phil Yates
CALIFORNIA NEBULA
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CALIFORNIA NEBULA

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The California Nebula is an intense hydrogen emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. This iconic deep-sky object has been ignited by energetic starlight that has ionized its nebular gas composition. The California Nebula is designated NGC 1499 in the new general catalog.

Captured using the SPA 1 telescope at Telescope Live.

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CALIFORNIA NEBULA, Phil Yates