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NGC1499 The California Nebula

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Uploaded by: Astronight — Tuesday May 3, 2011 —

Over 20 hours worth of data used to create this image of the California Nebula acquired over 4 nights between 2008 and 2010

Categories: astronomy, sky

Camera Type: Canon 350d and Canon 450D

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1. Astronight 5:39 AM GMT on May 03, 2011
The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It is so named because it appears to resemble the outline of the US State of California on long exposure photographs. It is almost 2.5° long on the sky and, because of its very low surface brightness, it is extremely difficult to observe visually. It can be observed with a H-Beta filter (isolates the H-Beta line at 486 nm) in a rich-field telescope under dark skies. It lies at a distance of about 1,000 light years from Earth. The California Nebula was discovered by E. E. Barnard in 1884. -Wiki Scope William Optics 80 MM Mount Celestron CGE Location N Billerica MA Action: Quote \| Ignore User

2. MartinMg 5:46 AM GMT on May 03, 2011
Wonderful:))) Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: December 4, 2010 Comments: 3147

3. KSMc 10:58 AM GMT on May 03, 2011
Wow! This is a fantastic image. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: January 27, 2006 Comments: 739

4. tngardener 11:58 AM GMT on May 03, 2011
Thanks for sharing. There's a whole universe to explore. Hope I live long enough to know some results. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: June 27, 2010 Comments: 3141

5. MojaveDesertRat 4:19 PM GMT on May 03, 2011
Cool shot! Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: August 9, 2010 Comments: 8723

6. ibswedee 6:22 PM GMT on May 03, 2011
These are all fabulous. I have always been fascinated by the heavens since I had to write a report on Pluto in the 2nd grade...thank you for showing us what the eye can't see. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: July 25, 2010 Comments: 723

7. MrEdword 8:57 AM GMT on September 20, 2011
Looks like a very sophisticated telescope setup there; great for observing the Lord's amazing handiwork. Definitely enjoy your photography! Looks like a definite ten to me. Action: Quote \| Ignore User Member Since: April 24, 2011 Comments: 335

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