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NGC1499

NGC1499

  • Object: NGC1499
  • Captured: 2026-02-02
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  • Exposure: lots
  • Processing: PixInsight

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Wikipedia reference

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California Nebula

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

  • Distance: 1300±160 ly (410±50 pc)
  • Apparent magnitude (V): 6.0
  • Apparent dimensions (V): 2.5° long
  • Constellation: Perseus
  • Radius: 22 ly

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