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NGC1499

NGC1499 2026-02-02

Astrophotograph of NGC1499: NGC1499
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01 / Capture

Object
NGC1499
Captured
2026-02-02
Exposure
lots

02 / Processing

Workflow
PixInsight

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Object notes / Wikipedia

Wikipedia thumbnail for California Nebula

California Nebula

The California Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. Its name comes from its resemblance in long exposure photographs to the outline of the U.S. State of California.

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