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NGC1499 California Nebula

NGC 1499

 

Also known as the California Nebula.

Found in the constellation of Perseus, this emission nebula is about 1,000 light years away and roughly 100 light years from end to end.

 

Boring Techie bit:

Captured with an Askar FRA400 telescope

Mount used was an EQ6r Pro

Camera, ZWO ASI 533mc pro with an Optolong L'Enhance filter.

Altair 50mm guidescope with a ZWO 120mm mini guide camera.

All controlled with an Asiair plus.

Processed with PixInsight and Affinity Photo.

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Uploaded on December 1, 2025