NGC 1499 in Ha | ||
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| Description: | This emission nebula is known as 'The California Nebula'. It is 100 light years long and is found in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy, as is our Sun. The bright star in this image is XiPersei. | |
| Constellation: | Perseus | |
| Distance: | 1,000 light years | |
| Apparent Size: | 145' x 40' | |
| Date: | 3 december 2005 | |
| Equipment: | FSQ @ f/5, STL 11000XM, MI-250 | |
| Exposure: | 4 hours 6nm Ha (Astrodon) | |
