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. |
| Telescope: Tele Vue NP-101 w/Feather Touch Focuser | Designation: NGC 1499 |
Mount: Astro-Physics Mach 1 GTO |
Constellation: Cepheus |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: Self Guided | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 200 minutes, 9 x 15 minute subs 6nm ha filter | Position: R.A. 04 hr 03 min , Dec +360 23' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 16 November 2007 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6 | Location:Tolomato River Observatory |