Observation by Simon Paul Davis: California Nebula

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Simon Paul Davis

Observer

Simon Paul Davis

Observed

2025 Feb 27 - 18:40

Uploaded

2025 Mar 11 - 14:13

Objects

The California Nebula (NGC1499)
Sharpless 220

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 04^h01^m
Dec: +36°24'
Position angle: -149°17'

Field size

2°50' × 1°16'

Equipment

Sharpstar HNT15028 150mm Newtonian
ASI1600MM Pro (-10 C)
OAG with ASI2900MM
Ha, Sii and Oiii 4nm filters

Exposure

21 x 120 Seconds, Ha, Sii and 28 x 240 Seconds Oiii

Location

Hampshire

Target name

California Nebula

Title

California Nebula

About this image

This is a two-panel mosaic shot over 2 night (Feb 27 and Mar 2nd) using narrowband filters. It has been rendered in the HSO pallette giving the fiery red fell of the dragon nebula as it is sometimes called.

The nebula is lit up by the energetic star Xi Persei also known as Menkib.

Files associated with this observation

Cal_final_small.jpg (973.4 kB)

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