Observation by Nik Szymanek: The California Nebula in Perseus

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Observer

Nik Szymanek

Observed

2019 Dec 02 - 22:47

Uploaded

2019 Dec 14 - 11:09

Objects

The California Nebula (NGC1499)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 03^h59^m
Dec: +36°38'
Position angle: +3°51'

Field size

2°16' × 1°43'

Equipment

WO 73mm apo refractor
QSI 583 wsg CCD camera
Astrodon H-alpha, OIII and SII filters
Paramount ME equatorial mount

Exposure

900 sec sub-exposures 15 hours total

Location

Boxted, Essex, UK

Target name

California Nebula

Title

The California Nebula in Perseus

About this image

The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is located 1,000 light years from Earth in the constellation of Perseus, and it sits in the Orion arm of the Milky Way along with our solar system. It got it's name because the outline resembles the state of California in the United States. This narrowband image by Nik shows very well the various areas of this fascinating object.

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