The California Nebula - NGC1499
Taken by Thomas Wildoner on November 12, 2024 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2024:12:26 07:55:32
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This is the California Nebula (NGC 1499 or Sharpless 220) an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. This nebula is about 1,000 light years from the Earth. The nebula is being lit up by the star Menkib which is the brightest star in the image. Imaged using the Optolong L-eXtreme filter and an 88% full moon in November 2024.
Observation data: J2000.0 epoch
Right ascension: 04h 03m 18.00s
Declination: +36° 25′ 18.0″
Distance: 1,000 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 6.0
Apparent dimensions (V): 2.5° long
Constellation: Perseus
Tech Specs: William Optics REDCAT 51 Telescope, ZWO ASI071MC camera running at -10F, two panel mosaic, each panel was a total of four hours using five-minute subs, Optolong L-eXtreme” filter, Sky-Watcher EQ6R-Pro mount, ZWO EAF (ProAstroGear Black-CAT) and ASIAir Pro, guided using a ZWO 30mm f/4 mini guide scope and ZWO 120 mini, processed in PixInsight. Image Date: November 12, 2024. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://www.thedarksideobservatory.com
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