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)