Observation by Carl Frederick Hansen: NGC 1499, Californian Nebula

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Carl Frederick Hansen

Observer

Carl Frederick Hansen

Observed

2026 Mar 21 - 22:45

Uploaded

2026 Mar 24 - 18:48

Objects

The California Nebula (NGC1499)

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Constellation

Perseus

Field centre

RA: 04^h00^m
Dec: +36°37'
Position angle: -162°13'

Field size

1°53' × 1°01'

Equipment

ZWO EAF
Celestron OAG
EQ6RPro
ASIAir Plus
ASI290MM
ASI294MCPro
Optolong L eHance filter
Celestron SCT Edge HD 925

Exposure

120 gain, ten pane mosaic, 25 hours exposure over one month

Location

Waltham Abbey, UK

Target name

NGC1499

Title

NGC 1499, Californian Nebula

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NGC 1499 21 March 2026 final 1.jpeg (1.0 MB)

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