NGC 1499
| The California Nebula as this is commonly called is located in the constellation of Perseus. The entire nebula resembles the state of California giving rise to the nickname. This image was shot using a narrowband filter allowing only a narrow portion of red light to pass through the filter. The image is a two frame mosaic taken using the Apogee U16M. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @f7.7 | Designation: NGC 1499 |
Mount: Astro-Physics 1200 GTO |
Constellation: Cepheus |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Astrodon Gen II Filters | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 10 hours, 15 x 20 minute subs per frame | Position: R.A. 04 hr 03 min , Dec +360 23' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 16-18 November 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1Oasys | Location:Deerlick Astronomy Village |