Observation by Callum Wingrove: The California Nebula

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Callum Wingrove

Observer

Callum Wingrove

Observed

2026 Jan 03 - 00:00

Uploaded

2026 Jan 16 - 15:18

Objects

The California Nebula (NGC1499)
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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 04^h00^m
Dec: +36°28'
Position angle: -117°08'

Field size

3°12' × 2°06'

Equipment

Sharpstar 94EDPH
ASI2600MM Pro
ZWO AM5 Mount
ASIAIR Pro
Antlia 3nm Ha filter
Antlia 3nm OIII filter
Antlia 3nm SII filter
Antlia LRGB V Pro filters
Skywatcher Evoguide 50ED
ASI290MM mini guide camera

Exposure

Ha: 88 x 300s, OIII & SII: 58 x 300s each, RGB: 50 x 60s each

Location

Stanmore, Greater London (Bortle 7)

Target name

The California Nebula

Title

The California Nebula

About this image

Shot over 8 nights between late Oct and early Jan

Files associated with this observation

Cali_BAA.jpg (4.4 MB)

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