California Nebula - details in description
NGC 1499 a.k.a. California Nebula
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Discovered in 1884, NGC1499 is a hydrogen emission nebula which can be found at about 1500 light-years from Earth, in the constellation Perseus, on the Orion arm of the Milky Way. Stretching over a length of 80-100 light years, the California nebula received this name under which it is best known for its shape that more or less resembles the American state of California. The California Nebula is an extremely popular target in terms of astrophotography, images with this target being easy to take with relatively simple equipment. Being an emission nebula, the use of a narrowband filter is highly recommended for better results.
Equipment and settings:
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R
Telescope: Skywatcher 72ED Evostar
Camera: ASI 533MM Pro
Filters: SHO Astrodon 5nm
Integration: 13h15’
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Location: my Bortle 6+ backyard
California Nebula - details in description
NGC 1499 a.k.a. California Nebula
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Discovered in 1884, NGC1499 is a hydrogen emission nebula which can be found at about 1500 light-years from Earth, in the constellation Perseus, on the Orion arm of the Milky Way. Stretching over a length of 80-100 light years, the California nebula received this name under which it is best known for its shape that more or less resembles the American state of California. The California Nebula is an extremely popular target in terms of astrophotography, images with this target being easy to take with relatively simple equipment. Being an emission nebula, the use of a narrowband filter is highly recommended for better results.
Equipment and settings:
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R
Telescope: Skywatcher 72ED Evostar
Camera: ASI 533MM Pro
Filters: SHO Astrodon 5nm
Integration: 13h15’
Edit in Pixinsight.
Location: my Bortle 6+ backyard